St Mary, Wreay | Carlisle | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

St Mary, Wreay

Atracción | Carlisle | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

Arquitectura individual del siglo XIX

La Iglesia de Santa María en Wreay, cerca de Carlisle en Inglaterra, es un ejemplo notable de arquitectura individual del siglo XIX. La iglesia fue diseñada y construida entre 1840 y 1842 por Sara Losh, una terrateniente local y arquitecta autodidacta. Se la considera un ejemplo temprano del renacimiento de la arquitectura lombarda en Gran Bretaña.

Renacimiento de la arquitectura lombarda

La inspiración para el diseño de Santa María la obtuvo Losh de sus viajes por Europa, en particular de las basílicas cristianas primitivas y la arquitectura lombarda de Italia. La iglesia tiene una forma rectangular con un ábside semicircular, que recuerda a la estructura de una basílica romana. Esta elección fue inusual en su época, ya que el estilo predominante para las iglesias en el siglo XIX en Inglaterra era el neogótico.

Simbolismo religioso en iglesias

Destacan las ricas decoraciones simbólicas de la iglesia. Sara Losh integró numerosas tallas de plantas, animales, insectos y fósiles, que representan símbolos tanto cristianos como paganos. Estos ornamentos abordan conceptos como la muerte, el renacimiento y la eternidad. Un motivo recurrente es la piña, que se considera un símbolo de inmortalidad.

Diseño artístico de Sara Losh

La construcción fue llevada a cabo por artesanos locales bajo la dirección del cantero William Hindson y sus hijos. Losh enfatizó la utilización de materiales locales y la participación de la comunidad en el proyecto. La iglesia reemplazó una capilla anterior del siglo XIV que estaba en mal estado.

Iglesias históricas en Inglaterra

En el cementerio de la iglesia se encuentra un mausoleo erigido por Sara Losh en 1850 en memoria de su hermana Katharine. El mausoleo contiene una estatua de mármol a tamaño real de Katharine, creada por el escultor local David Dunbar. También hay una réplica de la cruz de Bewcastle anglosajona, diseñada también por Losh.
St Mary, Wreay Carlisle

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Wreay
CA4 0SA Carlisle

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Horarios

Domingo10:00 - 16:00
Lunes10:00 - 16:00
Martes10:00 - 16:00
Miércoles10:00 - 16:00
Jueves10:00 - 16:00
Viernes10:00 - 16:00
Sábado10:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

39 Reseñas

Alan North
09.07.2024

A truly unique place. In the top ten of village churches worth a visit.
Maxine Blaylock
15.06.2024

Lovely little place to visit. The church was amazing.
kevin mills
06.05.2024

If you love churches in any way, this is a must visit It was designed by Sara Losh and finished in 1842. It is notable as the earliest known example in Britain of a revival of Lombard architecture. There are so many wonderful things to see in this church it will require a 2nd visit. Parking is on a quiet road and the church is usually open daylight hours.
Chris Delaney
17.06.2023

Hidden gem. Tell noone!
Chris Smith
13.05.2023

A small church with so much to see, go in walk round then pick up the guide and go round again. So many lovely things to see, and context makes it excellent. (I'm not a Christian but enjoyed visiting very much.). Donation invited, including by card. No WC. Plenty of parking on street.
Sharon Arrowsmith
11.03.2023

It was amazing to see the creativity and symbolism of Sarah Losh
Andy Coops
26.09.2022

Looked great from the outside, was shut when we visited, but one of ancestors helped build it as a local stonemason.... 😘
anthony bowers
18.06.2022

Wonderfull find well worth the visit and museum
Klara Chadwick
12.01.2022

There's no church so amazing for beauty in an artisan sense. Wonderful little place
john clark
17.08.2021

Intriguing.
Clive Hicks
08.06.2021

Wonderful experience, beautifully maintained and presented church, which is also a worshipping community. Excellent sense of welcome, even being there alone.
Chris Brumwell
08.04.2021

Nice church without graveyard
Stephen Maughan
25.10.2020

Beautiful church in the Roman style
Kat V
21.10.2020

Loved it 😊
Chas Dundas
18.09.2020

Nice from the outside but not open which was a disappointment
Derek McCallan
21.07.2020

Quirky and delightful history and architecture so near the M6 yet so far.
Annabel Lawrence
28.06.2020

Beautiful windows
Gary Anson
24.11.2019

Just a little off the beaten track but if your in the area then this lovely little church is worth a look. Not much else to see.
John Hislop
09.11.2019

This church is definitely worth a visit nice and a peaceful and calming
Carole Donaldson
13.10.2019

Church truly beautiful and inspiring worship
David Brown
08.09.2019

St Mary's Church, Wreay is in the top 10 churches to be visited in England. The pictures don't do it justice. I will definitely revisit and spend more time in this sacred space.
Phil Sawyer
04.08.2019

Beautiful church. Fantastic history.
Paul Kohn
29.05.2019

Beautiful, unique and unspoilt. Read 'The Pine Cone' by Jenny Uglow to find out more.
Lindy Wilson
13.05.2019

I had read about this church in Simon Jenkins aenglands 1000 best churches and seen it was 4*, but in reality it was even better than I had imagined. The whole atmosphere was about nature and was so peaceful. Everyone should visit it.
John Bland
12.05.2019

Absolutely fantastic. Really talented woman architect.
Julia Hartley
07.05.2019

Jaw droppingly beautiful trees grace this lovely church. Much to learn about Sarah Losh, the architect designer behind this wonderful place
Martin Bentley
13.04.2019

Very unusual and pretty church
Howie Shploink
13.12.2018

A most thought provoking building.
Gordon Thomason
09.12.2018

Unique. Well worth making a visit.
Robert Freeman
09.12.2017

Astonishingly beautiful and unique church.

 

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