Church of St Martin |
| Hob Uid: 12760 | |
Location :
Cumbria
Carlisle
Brampton
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| Grid Ref : NY5101061558 |
| Summary : The remains of a disused church, 12th century with later alterations and additions. Built on the site of a Roman fort (NY 56 SW 20) with stone from Hadrian's Wall. The church formerly consisted of a tower, nave and chancel; only the chancel and a porch of 1861, with a sexton's lean-to on the north side now survive. The rest was demolished between 1787 and 1789, the stone was used to improve the chapel in Brampton. It was restored in 1891 and used as a cemetery chapel. The church was declared redundant in 1978. |
More information : [NY 51016155] St Martin's Church [NR] (1)
Nothing is known of the history of this church prior to its appropriation to Lanercost Priory soon after 1169. (2)
12thc. Dismantled 1781 and restored in 1891. Used as a cemetery chapel. A plain rectangular building with modern windows. (3)
"Only the chancel, with a Norman north window. The eastern half is a 19th century lengthening". (4)
As described by Authority 3. (5)
Church of St. Martin (known as Brampton Old Church). 1 1/2 miles W of Brampton. 12th century. Dismantled 1781. Restored 1891. Plain rectangular building with modern windows. In good order and is a cemetery Chapel. (6)
Authority 6 is the full text of Authority 3.
(NY 51016155) Brampton Old Church (St Martin's Church). Full notes, plans and photographs. (7)
A disused church, 12th century with later alterations and additions. Built on the site of a Roman fort (NY 56 SW 20) with stone from Hadrians' Wall. The church formerly consisted of a tower, nave and chancel; only the chancel and a porch of 1861, with a sexton's lean-to on the north side now survive. The rest was demolished between 1787 and 1789, the stone was used to improve the chapel in Brampton. The church was declared redundant in 1978. Grade 2*. (8)
NY 50986149. Medieval Church of St Martin. Scheduled. (9) |