St Mark’s, Nether Kellet
What is it’s history.
I am trying to get some background into the life and history of St Mark’s church in Nether Kellet. There is limited information but perhaps you can fill in some gaps?
What I have found out so far.
(From National Churches Trust)
To the east of the village there are numerous limestone quarries. From the higher parts of the village, you can enjoy stunning views to the west over the picturesque Morecambe Bay to the mountains of the Lake District.
The village church is St Mark. It is one of the smallest churches you will ever go to, it isn’t much bigger than a living room, but it has worship with a big heart.
On the north wall of the church, there is a memorial to the men of the village who served in both World Wars. There is also a Peace Stone commemorating the end of the Second World War, in the church garden. Nether Kellet is one of only 13 Thankful Villages in the UK where all those who left for war returned.
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Nether Kellet is one of the Thankful Villages – only 53 of which are known. These villages and parishes sent men to fight in the Great War, 1914–1918, and all of them came back alive. Nether Kellet sent 21. Their near neighbour, Arkholme, 5 miles (8.0 km) to the east, sent by far the most, 59 men, all of whom returned. It is remarkable to think that two small villages, geographically so close to one another, escaped unscathed from such a conflagration. Furthermore, Nether Kellet was doubly thankful,[3] as 16 villagers served in World War II, 1939–1945, without loss of life.
Nether Kellet’s Anglican Church of St Mark, built in 1878/9, is part of the ecclesiastical parish of Holy Trinity, Bolton-le-Sands.
Lancashire Online Parish Clerk
The church is listed as an unlicenced mission. You will also notice the Vicar is listed as the Vicar of Holy Trinity.
Courtesy of Nether Kellet website (https://www.netherkellet.com/)
St Mark’s Sunday School Trup to Sunderland Point ?, Geoffrey Butler?, Robert Whittaker?, ?, Eileen Hall, Jean Hargreaves, Muriel Steele, Hazel Starkie, MarionBall, Neil Jackson, Keith Jackson.
Courtesy of “Forebears” “https://forebears.io/
St. Mark’s chapel of ease, erected in 1879 by John Lee Booker esq. of Swarthdale House, is a small edifice of stone, consisting of nave and north-east porch; services are conducted by the vicar and curates of Bolton-le-Sands.
Ordnance Survey Information.
In the Ordnance Survey map of 1845 a building is shown opposite the “Limeburners Arms” without a title. See below.
In the Ordnance Survey Map of 1910 it shows a building but of a different shape called “Mission Room”. See below.
In the Ordnance Survey Map of 1930 the building is now called “Mission Church”. See below.
In Google Maps currently the building is listed as “St Mark’s Church, Nether Kellet”. See below
Perhaps you or a friend or relative can help us fill in the gaps?
What is the history of St Mark’s church in Nether Kellet. Do you have any old photographs? Did you attend a service there and what was it?
