St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere
St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere
St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere is located in Cumbria
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 / 54.4291611; -2.8396917
LocationKentmere
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Cuthbert
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed[1]
Administration
DioceseCarlisle
ArchdeaconryWestmoreland & Furness
DeaneryWindermere[2]
ParishKentmere
Clergy
Vicar(s)Revd James Richards

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]

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.[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

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

Memorial to Bernard Gilpin

References

  1. ^ Historic England, "Church of St Cuthbert (1336083)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 16 October 2017
  2. ^ "St Cuthbert, Kentmere". A Church Near You. The Church of England. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "December 2019/January 2020" (PDF). United Churches Parish Magazine. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Kentmere Church". Westmoreland Gazette. England. 17 December 1864. Retrieved 16 October 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Kentmere Church". Westmoreland Gazette. England. 24 November 1866. Retrieved 16 October 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "NPOR [D00904]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
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