Hawkshead
Hill
Hawkshead Hill is a small village situated on a hill about one mile west of Hawkshead on the road to Coniston.
Whilst there is some more modern developments, the core of this village is a group of cottages astride the road.
It is this surprise location for what was one of the earliest places of worship in the Baptist Church, and the chapel is still active and thriving. The buildings together with ground at the rear are left open for the use of the passer-by, whilst Christian worship in an informal manner is held every Sunday at 10.30am.
The chapel had its origins from a group of workers in the copper mines at Coniston, who originally met on Torver Common, Late in the 18th century they purchased farm building in Hawkshead Hill, at a time when it was illegal for nonconformists to hold public worship, but this was legalised in 1708. Several times the chapel has become nearly defunct, it has always kept going, In the early years of this century it has been lovingly restored. At the rear, where there are still Baptistery and Burial Ground, a prayer garden has now been provided.
There has also been added the 'Upper Room' which forms a bedroom, which can be let to people on low income at a nominal cost; the kitchen and toilet at the back of the chapel are available.
An old farm buidling has been converted into a 'poustinia' (prayer room), and there is a new Summer House
Hawkshead Hill is a small village situated on a hill about one mile west of Hawkshead on the road to Coniston.
Whilst there is some more modern developments, the core of this village is a group of cottages astride the road.
It is this surprise location for what was one of the earliest places of worship in the Baptist Church, and the chapel is still active and thriving. The buildings together with ground at the rear are left open for the use of the passer-by, whilst Christian worship in an informal manner is held every Sunday at 10.30am.
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 Baptist Church interior and (left) exterior |
The chapel had its origins from a group of workers in the copper mines at Coniston, who originally met on Torver Common, Late in the 18th century they purchased farm building in Hawkshead Hill, at a time when it was illegal for nonconformists to hold public worship, but this was legalised in 1708. Several times the chapel has become nearly defunct, it has always kept going, In the early years of this century it has been lovingly restored. At the rear, where there are still Baptistery and Burial Ground, a prayer garden has now been provided.
There has also been added the 'Upper Room' which forms a bedroom, which can be let to people on low income at a nominal cost; the kitchen and toilet at the back of the chapel are available.
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 Prayer Garden and (left) Baptistery |
An old farm buidling has been converted into a 'poustinia' (prayer room), and there is a new Summer House
About a mile to the
northeast, on the road to Ambleside is 'Bettyfold', a tea-room with local
photography and other items for sale
*Hawkshead Hill is on the
path from Hawkshead village to Tarn
Hows
