Skirwith

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54°41′13″N 2°35′49″W / 54.687°N 2.597°W / 54.687; -2.597

Skirwith is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Culgaith, in the Eden district, in the county of Cumbria, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 227.[1] On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished and merged with Culgaith.[2]

Skirwith is seven miles from Penrith in a generally north-easterly direction, on a minor road about a mile from Blencarn. Just to the south are remains of a priory, now incorporated in farm buildings.

Notable residents of Skirwith include the Franciscan missionary John Bradburne.

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Population statistics Skirwith PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Relationships and changes Skirwith PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
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