St. Kentigern's Church, Irthington

[cessna152towser]

I previously posted this aerial view of St. Kentigern's Church at Irthington Village, underneath the flight path for Carlisle Airport. Let's take a closer look from the ground.

St.Kentigern's Church is a Norman building, erected in the twelfth century and has later Victorian Gothic additions, including a clocktower. The Church was thoroughly restored during the 1970's.

The Millenium Arch at the entrance to the church yard proudly proclaims that the church dates from 1169.

The Church Burial Ground

War Memorial to the parishoners of Irthington who fell in the Great War, 1914-18.

Finally a view of the south side of the church from which its Norman origins are more recognisable.

[Livingston]

Great follow up C152T. My wief and I always enjoy your photo tours. :soda:

[McMurdo]

Alex wonderful shots, it is mind boggleing to me seeing a structure that dates back to 1169, we just do not have that kind of history here. I am sorry to say the history we do have is in constant danger of being swpt aside in the name of progress.