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Church of St Cuthbert, Upper Denton, Cumbria


St Cuthbert's Church in Upper Denton, Cumbria, was built in the 12th century. Reputedly, it's chancel arch is Roman, taken from Birdoswald Fort. In the 18th century the west wall of the nave and the bellcote were rebuilt. In 1881 new windows and drainpipes were added. St Cuthbert's Church is a Scheduled Monument and is a Grade II* listed building on the National Heritage List for England.

Not to be confused with the nearby St Cuthbert's Church in Nether Denton.

Upper Denton Grade II* Listed Churches and Cathedrals Historic Buildings and Monuments in Upper Denton, Cumbria
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton - rear
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton - mediaeval window
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton - entrance door
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton - drainpipe, 1881
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton
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St. Cuthbert's Church, Upper Denton - churchyard
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St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm
- "...St Cuthbert's Church at Upper Denton is a good example of a medieval parish church which eventually became redundant. It survives well and retains considerable medieval fabric together with stonework …
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List number: 1087564
List grade: 2*
Post code: CA8 2LQ
County: Cumbria
Post code: NY6155965513

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