Wigton – St Cuthbert

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One of the oldest Catholic churches still in use in Cumbria. Described by Pevsner as ‘a remarkably substantial building for its date and construction’, it is an early sign of both Catholic and Gothic revival in the county. Its architect Ignatius Bonomi was a ‘competent and prolific designer in many styles’ (Stevens Curl, 1999), and this church demonstrates his ease of handling Gothic massing and detail. The building is also part of a complex which originated as a convent, much of which still exists.....
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Taking Stock - Catholic Churches in England and Wales
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Link: https://taking-stock.org.uk/building/wigton-st-cuthbert/
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