St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Kentmere, Cumbria.[3] Its benefice is united with that of St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere; St Anne's Church, Ings; St James' Church, Staveley; Jesus Church, Troutbeck and St Mary's Church, Windermere.[4]
| St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere | |
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 St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere | |
  St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere Location within Cumbria | |
| 54°25′44.98″N 2°50′22.89″W / 54.4291611°N 2.8396917°W | |
| Location | Kentmere |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Cuthbert |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed[1] |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Carlisle |
| Archdeaconry | Westmoreland & Furness |
| Deanery | Windermere[2] |
| Parish | Kentmere |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Revd James Richards |
History edit
The church dates from the 16th century. It was surveyed by the architect, J. S. Crowther, of Manchester in 1864, who wrote a report to Vice-Admiral John Wilson of Troutbeck, concerning plans for the restoration.[5] Crowther found that a wall had been built across the nave, reducing its length by one half. He suggested that this was removed. In addition he recommended re-slating the roof, adding cast iron gutters and downspouts, repairs to the woodwork of the doors and glazing of windows, installation of heating, re-fitting the chancel, a new wooden floor to support the seating, and the restoration of the tower.
It was rebuilt at a cost of £450 (equivalent to £52,700 in 2023),[6] the tower was raised and the panelled square box pews were replaced by low backed open benches. It was re-opened for worship by the Bishop of Carlisle, Rt Revd Samuel Waldegrave on 22 November 1866.[7]
Further alterations were made in the 1930s.
Organ edit
The church organ was built by Wilkinson and Son of Kendal. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[8]
Memorials edit
- There is a plaque commemorating Bernard Gilpin (who was born in Kentmere) by the Keswick School of Industrial Art 1901
References edit
- ^ Historic England, "Church of St Cuthbert (1336083)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 16 October 2017
- ^ "St Cuthbert, Kentmere". A Church Near You. The Church of England. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ Hyde, Matthew; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2010). The Buildings of England. Cumbria. Cumberland, Westmoreland and Furness. Yale University Press. p. 445. ISBN 978-0-300-12663-1.
- ^ "December 2019/January 2020" (PDF). United Churches Parish Magazine. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Kentmere Church". Westmoreland Gazette. England. 17 December 1864. Retrieved 16 October 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ UK Retail Price Index inflation figures are based on data from Clark, Gregory (2017). "The Annual RPI and Average Earnings for Britain, 1209 to Present (New Series)". MeasuringWorth. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Kentmere Church". Westmoreland Gazette. England. 24 November 1866. Retrieved 16 October 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "NPOR [D00904]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
