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St Kentigern

St Kentigern

Caldbeck

Cumbria

C13 with alterations of 1512 and 1727, with 1880 restoration by C.J. Ferguson and 1932 restoration by J.F. Martindale.

Architectural Features

Tower is medieval up to string course with small round-arched window

Porch has reused Norman arch with beakhead carving at front and zigzags behind.

5-light east window has weathered inscription to John Whelpdale who rebuilt the chancel in 1512.

South wall has 4-light window over early C16 chantry chapel, now vestry.

First floor opening into nave has Norman zigzag arch stones, moved there in 1932.

Porch has medieval graveslab attached to wall and holy-water stoup recess.

C14 hexagonal font in baptistry.

C13 piscina in south wall of aisle.

Royal Arms of George IV at west end and painted wall text of 1731.

East window by Wailes 1867. c13 graveslab of Thomas de Bray.