Kirkandrews-on-Esk
Kirkandrews on Esk occupies the north bank of the river between the shores of the Solway Firth and the Scottish Border, once all part of the Debatable Land.
Following the Battle of Solway Moss a treaty was negotiated that partitioned the Debatable Land between England and Scotland. An earthwork, three and a half miles in length known as The Scots Dyke was constructed in 1552 between the Rivers Sark and Esk to mark the official Border, a demarcation that stands to this day.
The Parish was founded in the reign of King Charles I and the church is set in an idyllic location between a pele tower and pretty suspension bridge over the Esk close to Netherby Hall.
Built in the 1770's the little church seems to have had a plain and whitewashed interior. However, in the 1890's its impressive Baroque interior was installed - the work of architect Temple Moore.
The reredos carries a reproduction of The Transfiguration by Raphael.
A pleasant riverside footpath connects the church to Longtown a mile or so down river.