Churches

Information about churches in and around Kirkby Stephen. 

The Parish Church of Kirkby Stephen, known locally as the Cathedral of the Dales is built on the site on an Old Saxon church and contains many relics including the eighth century Loki Stone, which one of only two such stones in Europe. All the villages around Kirkby Stephen have ancient churches and meeting houses of all denominations that provide architectural, historical and spiritual inspiration. A few examples are: Ravenstonedale, (investigate it's pews, pulpit and Gilbertine excavations), Shap Abbey ruins, Church Brough, Crosby Garrett, Warcop (ancient Rush Bearing ceremony in June), Sedbergh's Brigg Flatts Friends Meeting House (The oldest in England).