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This, the ancient parish church of the area, dates back to Norman times, originally serving the scattered farms in the area. The Huddleston family, who, for at least five centuries, owned Millom Castle, next to the church, added the south aisle to serve as their chantry chapel. This aisle houses the 15th century sandstone tomb of Sir John Huddleston and the slightly later alabaster tomb of Richard Huddleston and his wife Elizabeth. The latter was vandalised, probably, in the Civil War. At the west end of the Huddleston aisle is the unusual ‘Fish’ window, in the shape of a fish’s swim bladder. It depicts the Annunciation. The font has been re-sited in the Huddleston Chapel. A toilet and servery were installed in 2020.
The church has its own churchyard. The church is an attractive venue for concerts and has a fine organ.
Adjacent to the church is the Victorian school.
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