St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere
History
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. 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), 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.
Further alterations were made in the 1930s.
Organ
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.
Memorials
- There is a plaque commemorating Bernard Gilpin (who was born in Kentmere) by the Keswick School of Industrial Art 1901
References
- ^ 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.
