Church Of St Thomas is a Grade II listed building in the Westmorland and Furness local planning authority area, England. First listed on 30 January 1985. Church.

Church Of St Thomas

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Country
England
Date first listed
30 January 1985
Type
Church
Source
Historic England listing

Description

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

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