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St John’s Church

Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria
Description:
12th century church, 18th century cross shaft in churchyard. Parish records on show. Features in church include Victorian box pews and sandstone font, possibly carved from the base of a Roman pillar. Professor Richard Bailey, an expert on Viking crosses, will be giving a short talk on the history of the Waberthwaite cross on Saturday at 1500, and at 1600 there will be a slightly more detailed history followed by a famous Waberthwaite tea!
Directions:
Signed from A595 twds hall Waberthwaite. 1 m (approx) down lane, through farmyard. Parking outside church
Opening times:
Sat 8th Sept, 1100-1700 Talk 1500 & 1600
Sun 9th Sept, 1100-1700
SPH, NNO, P, Go to the key to event codes
Additional information:
Refreshements available
Organised by:
Millom & Area Heritage Open Days Group