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Guides Tours of St Michael's Bowness-on-Solway
Heritage Open Day: A sturdy Norman church with massive buttresses, built just outside the site of the westernmost fort on Hadrian's Wall (Fort Maia). Of special interest is the beautifully carved Norman font and an excellent collection of 20th century stained glass windows.
The Millennium Banner reflects life today on the Solway, as does the fine collection of embroidered kneelers which are displayed. They are very colourful and many are unique, showing local scenes.
Its 17th century bells, which can be seen in the church, have a fascinating history relating to the violent times of the Border reivers.
In the churchyard there is an 18th century sundial, a smuggler's grave and a hearse house.
The Millennium Banner reflects life today on the Solway, as does the fine collection of embroidered kneelers which are displayed. They are very colourful and many are unique, showing local scenes.
Its 17th century bells, which can be seen in the church, have a fascinating history relating to the violent times of the Border reivers.
In the churchyard there is an 18th century sundial, a smuggler's grave and a hearse house.
Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September
St Michael’s Church, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5AF
Thu 18 Sep:11am - 3pm; Fri 19 Sep:11am - 3pm; Free Entry.
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