Mungrisdale - St Kentigern's Church
Location : Mungrisdale
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 364305.
The Church of St Kentigern at Mungrisdale is at the foot of Blencathra and its surrounding fells. There have been several buildings on this site - the present Church being built in 1756. It is a simple structure with thick rubble stone walls.
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The interior is simple, but contains some interesting features. There is a three decker pulpit.
The East window has clear glass, looking out onto the fells.
There is a memorial to Raisley Calvert, Steward to the Duke of Norfolk at Greystoke, and friend to William Wordsworth. |
Aerial photo by Simon Ledingham.
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