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One of only three complete Saxon churches in Britain, this wonderfully preserved church sits in a sunken circular enclosure bordered by battered walls, an influence from Celtic Ireland.

According to Pevsner, ‘the stateliest church of its time in the county’. Reordered in 1722 on an ancient site, it has many interesting features relating to its history from then until today.

The Fell church is simple in design and plain in ornament, its charm lies in its setting and glimpse into the past.

Greystoke is an area of ancient sacred wells, which attracted pilgrims from pagan times and in St Andrew's, the strange fact that the base of the chantry altar is never dry could be the reason for the earliest wooden built church on this site.

Built on Norman foundations with typical 16th century Cosin woodwork.

In spite of the eclectic origins of its many parts, St Oswald's significance lies it its alterations and accumulation of features over time including Norman font and walls, 13th century windows, 15th century chancel and furniture by Thompson (the Mouseman).

A beautiful and historic village church.

The church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Bega, is situated in a picture perfect setting in fields on the east shore of Bassenthwaite Lake.

First mentioned in 1183 in the Bolden Book, here are two 13th century stone effigies of a knight in armour and his lady.

The church is a grade I listed building dating to the late 12th century and early 13th century.