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- Ireby, Cumbria (Old Chancel)
The 12th century chancel of Ireby's old church is only part of what was originally there. In 1847, the nave was pulled down, and the font, piscina and some carvings to provide for the new church (a mile away), and two nave arcade columns were taken to serve as gateposts in the village. The gateposts have now be reinstated in the churchyard. The east wall arcade, with three round-headed lancets, is a fine feature.
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9 miles north east of Cockermouth and 12 miles north of Keswick, off A595 or B5299, north of Ireby village; at The Lion Inn, take the road to High Ireby and Whitrigg; ignore the left turn to High Ireby and take the immediate right turn signposted towards 'New Park Farm Holiday Cottages'
Nearest railway station: Aspatria (5.4 miles)
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01/05/12
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What a wonderful find, such asimple, peaceful place on a warm Spring day when the ewes and lambs were dancing around. It made me wonder when it was built and by whom and why was it abandonded? Are there any images of the orginal building?