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St Bega

St Bega

Bassenthwaite

Cumbria

C13, with restoration of 1874 by Messrs S. Watson of Penrith.

Architectural Features

Dressed calciferous sandstone, the larger blocks medieval, with angle buttresses and flush quoins of pink sandstone.

South door now leads to vestry, near which is a medieval graveslab to Robert Highmore and wall plaque to Mary Wane of Scarness 1741.

Royal arms of George II and recut octagonal font.

Floor paving includes medieval graveslab to a Highmore.

Stained glass east window and aisle windows of 1874 by Powell Bros of Leeds.