St John Church of England, Osmotherley

The church has/had a graveyard.

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It was founded in 1873. Built as a chapel-of-ease to St Mary's, Ulverston, and opened in 1874. The cost of erection was around 1400 and the original seating accommodation was 150. Some services had previously been held at Broughton Beck school.

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The Cumbria Record Office, Barrow hold:

• Marriages 1874-1978
• Banns 1875-1964

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It is located at SD2790082115 (Lat/Lon 54.229648, -3.107516). You can see this on maps provided by:

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