Church of St Thomas, Kendal
Description: Church of St Thomas
Grade: II
Date Listed: 30 January 1985
English Heritage Building ID: 75509
OS Grid Reference: SD5137393149
OS Grid Coordinates: 351373, 493149
Latitude/Longitude: 54.3316, -2.7493
Location: Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4RA
Locality: Kendal
Local Authority: South Lakeland
County: Cumbria
Country: England
Postcode: LA9 4RA
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Listing Text
SD 5193 SW KENDAL STRICKLANDGATE
(West side)
4/164 Church of St Thomas
G.V. II
Church; built to provide increased church accommodation within the Parish. 1835
by George Webster; consecrated 5th July 1837. Later additions and alterations.
Orientated north-east/south-west with altar at latter end; description applies
liturgical orientation, with altar at east end. Snecked rubble on chamfered
plinth; gabled tops to stepped buttresses between bays. Parapet, castellated to
1st and 6th bays and tower. Graduated slate roof. Integral west tower with
aisleless nave and chancel; octagonal vestry adjoins north side. 4-stage tower:
Triple lancets to ground floor (single lancet to either side in adjoining bays);
3 stepped lancets to 2nd stage; clock (from Old Town Hall) to 3rd stage; paired
lancet belfry openings to 4th stage. 6-bay nave with single projecting bay to
either side of chancel; paired lancets to side walls, 3 stepped lancets to east
end. Main entrance on north side, through single-storey hall, added late C20
(of no interest). Interior extensively remodelled.
Listing NGR: SD5137393149
Source: English Heritage
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