In the 15th century the parishioners, probably tired of the long walk to St Bega's, petitioned for permission to build a Chapel-of-Ease at the crossroads nearby.  Still a walk from the village proper, nevertheless this served well for some centuries.  It still stands and is now used as the Church Rooms.

St John's, Grid Ref: 89/229316, was built in 1878 to replace the Chapel-of-Ease. It was founded, funded, and furnished by prominent local families from Armathwaite Hall and Bassenfell Manor. 

St John's is a large airy church, surrounded by a good-sized burial ground.

Relations with the Methodist Chapel in Bassenthwaite are excellent and during late winter months we share service venues for combined services.