Church of St Peter Askham by munki-boy
Church of St Peter Askham
Church of St Peter Askham is in The Lake District National Park in England.
GV II Parish church. Dated over entrance 1832, by Sir Robert Smirke (who was also the architect of the nearby Lowther Castle), incorporating features from the medieval church on this site. Snecked calciferous sandstone ashlar with eaves cornice and raised quoins, on chamfered plinth. Graduated green slate roof with coped gables and cross finials. Square south-west tower, 4-bay nave/chancel with north transept and south aisle. Tower has round-arched studded south door, round-headed windows and round-headed twin bell openings. Nave has west studded doors in pointed arch under 3-light window. Each side has round-headed windows. 3-light east window. Interior has 4-bay Gothic-arched arcade. Rear gallery, panelled pulpit and C19 panelled oak pews, the ends carved with Lowther arms. Various C19 white marble wall plaques. Transept was the burial chapel of the Sandford family of Askham Hall, hence C17 and C18 wall plaques to members of that family. Stem and bowl font dated 1661. C19 creed and pater boards.
Created: 26 October 2020 Edited: 29 November 2023
Church of St Peter Askham
Walks in Church of St Peter Askham
Local History around Church of St Peter Askham
There are some historic monuments around including:
Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of WidewathRound cairn west of enclosure on Four Stones HillRing cairn on Askham Fell and four adjacent stonesAskham Fell stone alignmentRound cairn on Askham Fell, 335m north of the Cop StoneEnclosure containing four clearance cairns and a stone bank west of Four Stones HillSettlement 1/3 mile (540m) ENE of Brougham CastleSt Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardRound cairn on Burn BanksBowl barrow 850m WSW of Yanwath Woodhouse FarmLong cairn 330m east of MossthornWhite Raise round cairn, Askham FellRoman road and enclosures SE of FrenchfieldRound cairn 580m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellBowl barrow 80m east of Scarside PlantationRound cairn north of Four Stones HillRomano-British settlement at Cragside WoodLong barrow on Trainford BrowBowl barrow 350m north east of The WreayLinear stone bank on Askham FellMoated site east of Newton ReignyTwo standing stones north-west of Four Stones HillTwo round cairns 415m and 420m NNE of The Cockpit, Moor DivockRound cairn 280m south-east of The Cockpit stone circleTowtop Kirk early Christian enclosureStanding stone 180m NNE of SkirsgillStrickland's Pele Tower and Penrith CastleBridge over Heltondale Beck 250yds (230m) SSW of WidewathStone bridge, Cawdale BeckMayburgh hengeFour funerary cairns and a surrounding cairnfield on Threepow RaiseThe Giant's Thumb - Anglian high cross in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithRound barrow 150m east of Scarside PlantationClifton Hall towerRound cairn 680m ENE of DalefootRing cairn on Knipescar Common south of Inscar PlantationRound cairn 515m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRomano-British settlement and regular aggregate field system north of Yanwath WoodTwo standing stones and a round cairn south of CrooklandsThe Cockpit stone circle and seven adjacent clearance cairns, Moor DivockRound cairn 490m ENE of Rough Hill TarnMelkinthorpe medieval settlement, part of its associated open field system and the site of Melkinthorpe HallRound cairn 520m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellRound cairn on Askham Fell, 270m north of The Cop StoneRound cairn 475m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRing cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop StoneThe Countess PillarMoated site and annexe east of Setterahpark WoodRound cairn 50m north east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellRound cairn 490m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellBrougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleRound cairn west of Riddingleys Top, Askham FellStone circle 800m east of Wetheriggs PotteryLittle Round Table hengeLong cairn 370m ESE of Mossthorn FarmSlight univallate hillfort in Scarside PlantationRoman marching camp 450yds (410m) NE of BrovacumRing cairn on Knipescar CommonThe Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, PenrithThe Old Kiln, Wetheriggs PotteryRound cairn 660m north east of The Cockpit, Askham FellSettlement 100yds (90m) SE of Sceugh FarmSkirsgill Romano-British enclosed stone hut circle settlement, Romano-British farmstead, and Romano-British regular aggregate field systemKing Arthur's Round Table hengeCastlesteads multivallate prehistoric defended enclosureRound cairn on Heughscar HillSewborrans standing stone 400m south west of SewborwensRing cairn east of Threepow RaiseRound cairn 285m south east of White Raise round cairn, Askham FellEamont Bridge.
