St John the Baptist
Arkholme, Lancashire
There has been a church in Arkholme believed to have been dedicated to St John the Baptist, since at least the middle of the 15th century.
Hornby St Margaret’s is situated in the heart of this north Lancashire village.
It is a Grade I Listed Church and was built in 1514. However, before this building was here, there existed a chapel on this site in 1280.
Built in the shadow of Hornby Castle, it has along history including indentations in its unusual octagonal tower said to date from a siege during the civil war.
The tower remains the oldest part of the building. In 1817 the old nave was demolished and replaced with a new nave. And in 1888-1889 a Victorian restoration was carried out in the church by Lancaster architects Paley, Austin and Paley.
In the churchyard you’ll find a sandstone Anglo-Saxon cross base which is Grade II* Listed.
This peace filled space is open daily to come and explore, or just sit and enjoy.
Home to the Church Mouse Trail, you will also find a refreshments station available, children’s activity corner and leaflets to take you on this new and exciting new Heritage Trail, across 12 churches in the heart of the Lune Valley.
A detailed history leaflet is available in church, as well as information about our worshipping life in the heart of the local community.