St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere

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
St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere
St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere
Location within Cumbria
54°25′44.98″N 2°50′22.89″W
LocationKentmere
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationSt Cuthbert
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed[1]
Administration
ParishKentmere
DeaneryWindermere[2]
ArchdeaconryWestmoreland & Furness
DioceseCarlisle
Clergy
Vicar(s)Revd James Richards

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 £42,000 in 2019),[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 2 February 2020.
  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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