St Kentigern's Church

Description

Celtic saint found elsewhere in Cumbria. Norman origins on earlier foundation. 'The Maid of Buttermere' is buried here as well as John Peel, born at Parkend in 1776, buried 1854, hunting horns decorating his grave. John Woodcock Graves wrote the famous song set to music by William Metcalf, Carlisle Cathedral organist.

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Contact Information

Caldbeck
Wigton
CA7 8EW
  01697 478233
  Visit the St Kentigern's Church website
  Malcolm.L.Riches@gmail.com

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Opening Times : 9.30am to 4pm daily


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