Upper (or Over) Denton Church near Gilsland
is one of the oldest churches in Cumbria,
possibly dating back to Saxon times. The
church is now privately owned, but the
churchyard can be visited at any time.
Amongst the gravestones are those for
members of the Teasdale family of Mumps
Hall - Sir Walter Scott (in Guy Mannering) is
said to have based his character Tib Mumps
on Margaret Teasdale. A roman arch within
the church is thought to have originated
from the nearby fort at Birdoswald.
Photos taken at Upper Denton Church
are in my online album HERE - arranged
in alphabetical order. Transcripts are
under each photo. A full transcript of this
churchyard together with that from the
neighbouring churchyard in Gilsland is
Upper Denton Church