The church has many connections with the Stanley family of Calder Bridge, who came to the area in the 14th century. There are a number of memorials to the Ponsonby branch of the Stanley family.
At the west end is a stone vaulted ceiling, and a stained glass window by Henry Holiday depicting 'Faith and Hope' The eastern window is by Sir Edward Burne-Jones and shows the 'Cruxifixion'. Some parts of the church are older - the chancel, nave and one of the lancet windows.
The approach to the church is across a dry moat, which encircles the churchyard, within a park like setting. An equestrian cross country course encircles the church. Views extend from the Lakeland fells to Sellafield.
There is a car park adjacent to the church, look for the sign off the A595 just south of Calder Bridge.
The church is open and you will need to go inside to answer all but the first of the questions below.
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The final location is N54°26.RST W03°28.XYZ a short drive away with parking adjacent.
R: Number of weather vanes on Church roof.
S: Henry Curtis, Seaforth Highlanders, died aged S7
T: Number of hanging lights above the aisle x (multiply) the number of stained glass windows above the font.
X: George Edward Stanley died November 17th 18X6
Y: The last High Sherriff died March 27th 198Y
Z: George Johnson was a member of D Company, Z** East Lancashire Regiment. (** is st, nd, rd or th.)
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