Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
St Oswald's Ravenstonedale (Church of England)

St Oswald's in Ravenstonedale is of special interest because of its three-decker pulpit and collegiate pews. Also noteworthy is an excavation of Gilbertine ruins in the grounds. See also Friends of St Oswald's Ravenstonedale.

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Services

Visitors receive a warm welcome to all our services. St.Oswald's Ravenstonedale is part of a United Benefice with St. James' Tebay and All Saints Orton.

Date Time Service
First Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion
Second Sunday 9.15am Matins
Third Sunday 6.30pm** Holy Eucharist (Common Worship)
Fourth Sunday 6.30pm Evensong
Fifth Sunday   Shared service between St.Oswald's, St. James' (Tebay) and All Saints (Orton)

** Changes to 3.15pm from Nov 1st to March 31st.

Wardens

Vicar: Beverley Lock 015396 24045
Secretary: Caroline Morris 015396 23308
Treasurer: Clive Wigley 017683 51575
Wardens: Charles Wildman 015396 23424, Ann Brownrigg 015396 23594

Index of Gravestones

Those wishing to trace their ancestry may be interested in the Index of Gravestones in the church grounds. The index draws on a manuscript survey completed in 1994 by Mrs.C Bunney (1910-1995) of Hwith, Ravenstonedale.

Index of Flowers

There are a surprising variety of plants in the grounds of St Oswald's which have now been categorised - Index of Flowers.

Archived content

Fothergill gathering 2006
Fund raising 2004
Fund raising 2003
Restoration Fund