A Grade II listed Anglican parish church serving the village of Allithwaite in Cumbria, part of the united benefice of Cartmel Peninsula.
At a glance
St Mary’s is an active Anglican parish church in Lower Allithwaite, Cumbria. It belongs to the deanery of Windermere within the diocese of Carlisle, under the archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness. The church has been recognized as a building of historical importance and is listed at Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
History
The specific origins and architectural history of St Mary’s are not fully detailed in available sources. The church remains an active place of worship and has maintained its role as a parish church serving the local community.
What you see
As a Grade II listed building, St Mary’s possesses architectural or historical features worthy of preservation. Further details about its specific design, materials, or distinctive elements are not provided in current documentation.
Cultural significance
St Mary’s serves as the spiritual center of Allithwaite and is one of eight churches united under the benefice of Cartmel Peninsula, which also includes churches in Cartmel, Field Broughton, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, and Lindale. This unified benefice arrangement reflects the interconnected religious life of the wider region.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Lower Allithwaite, Cumbria, England
- Coordinates: 54.183°N, 2.9429°W
- Designation: Grade II listed building
- Denomination: Anglican Church of England
- Diocese: Carlisle
Practical information & getting there
St Mary’s Church is located in the village of Allithwaite in Cumbria, northwest England. For current opening hours, service times, and visitor information, consult the Church of England’s parish locator or contact the deanery of Windermere directly.
Sources & resources
Find it on the map
See this place and what’s around it →📷 Become a Cultural Heritage Online photographer
Share your photos of places: they stay published under your name as the author. The more they're seen, the more you get noticed — and soon a contest will reward the most appreciated photos.
Log in or sign up free to add a photoIs this page about you?
This page is read by travellers and heritage enthusiasts who find it on Google. Tell us how you are connected to this place and we will take it from there.