Skirwith

Skirwith

Skirwith is a village in the English county of Cumbria.

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 John Bradburne.

External links

* [http://www.thecumbriadirectory.com/Town_or_Village/Skirwith/Skirwith.php Brief illustrated description]
* [http://www.visitcumbria.com/churches/skirwith.htm Photographs of the parish church]
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