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Derwent Deanery

The Parish of Torpenhow, St Michael and All Angels

Benefice: Binsey Team Ministry
Vicar: The Revd Stephen Walker
Address: The Vicarage
Torpenhow
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 1HT
Telephone: 016973 71541
Email: binsey@fish.co.uk
Website: http://www.binsey.org.uk/

Torpenhow St Michael & All Angels

Location: 89/206398
Description: This remote church of St. Michael overlooks the Solway Firth and dates back to 1120. It is almost entirely Norman in character with a beautiful central Norman arch. The ceiling is Jacobean, wooden, painted and contemporary with Rubens. The South side displays a strange collection of men and beasts whilst the North hold dark demonic figures. The interior is glorious and has been a centre for Christian worship for 800 years. Disabled access. The Church is OPEN: All daylight hours.
1st Sunday: 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer
2nd Sunday: 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer
3rd Sunday: 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer
4th Sunday: 9.30am Holy Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer
Torpenhow St Michael & All Angels