An active Anglican parish church in rural Lancashire, St Mark’s serves the village of Dolphinholme as part of a united benefice spanning three congregations across the moorland parishes of Wyresdale and Quernmore.
At a glance
St Mark’s Church is an Anglican parish church forming part of the deanery of Lancaster and Morecambe within the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with two neighbouring churches: Christ Church, Over Wyresdale, and St Peter, Quernmore. The building is designated Grade II in the National Heritage List for England.
History
The church has served the village of Dolphinholme and its surrounding parishes through its role in the wider ecclesiastical structure of Lancashire. Further historical details are not available from current sources.
What you see
The church remains an active place of worship. Architectural details and construction chronology are not documented in available sources.
Cultural significance
St Mark’s represents the continuity of Anglican pastoral care across the rural Wyresdale and Quernmore parishes, united in a single benefice to serve dispersed communities in the Lancashire moorlands.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Dolphinholme, Lancashire
- Coordinates: 53.9739, -2.7377
- Heritage designation: Grade II listed building, National Heritage List for England
- Ecclesiastical status: Active Anglican parish church; deanery of Lancaster and Morecambe; archdeaconry of Lancaster; diocese of Blackburn
Practical information & getting there
St Mark’s is an active parish church welcoming visitors. Contact the Diocese of Blackburn or the benefice office for service times and visiting arrangements.
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