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Our traditional Westmorland church is a Grade I listed building which dates from the 12th century.

St Mary's is a fragment of a priory of Cistercian nuns built in the late 12th century.

In 1132, 13 monks came here to start a simpler life.

At the annual meeting of the Preston District Congregational Union in 1871, strong representations were made as to the necessity of building a chapel in Grange over Sands with services starting eventually in a room at the Liberal Club 1889, thanks to a grant from the Union.

The parish church is an attractive building in a prominent position next to the clock tower in the centre of Grange over Sands.

A gem not to be missed.

Appealingly simple.

'The Iron Church' is a simple structure with a bell tower and a south porch and stands high above the villages of Askam and Ireleth.