Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm

St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm

England
List entry 1015251
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Cuthbert's Church is a medieval parish church located north-west of Upper Denton Farm in Cumberland. The church is dedicated to Saint Cuthbert, the seventh-century Northumbrian bishop and monk whose cult became widespread throughout northern England. The structure dates from the medieval period, with architectural features typical of churches serving rural communities in the border region. The church remains a significant example of ecclesiastical architecture from its period and reflects the religious and social organisation of medieval Cumberland.

St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm?

St Cuthbert's Church is a medieval parish church located north-west of Upper Denton Farm in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015251.

Who is responsible for protecting St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm?

St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015251.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nether Denton Roman fort, associated vicus and length of Stanegate Roman road (2.4 km), Eight Roman inscriptions in the Roman quarry in Combcrag Wood, 350m south of Hadrian's Wall (2.5 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the field boundary west of Coombe Crag and Banks Green Cottage and the road to Lanercost at Banks in wall miles 51 and 52 (4.1 km).

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