Human settlement in England
| Skirwith | |
|---|---|
 Skirwith | |
  SkirwithLocation in Eden, CumbriaShow map of the former Eden District SkirwithLocation within CumbriaShow map of Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY615325 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
| 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. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished and merged with Culgaith.
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
References
- "Population statistics Skirwith PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
- "Relationships and changes Skirwith PA/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
External links
- Cumbria County History Trust: Skirwith (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)
- Map sources for Skirwith
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