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Skirwith


SKIRWITH, a township, in the parish of Kirkland, union of Penrith, Leath ward, E. division of Cumberland, 7½ miles (E.N.E.) from Penrith; containing 293 inhabitants. There is a place of worship for Wesleyans. A mansion here is supposed to occupy the site of a preceptory of Knights Templars.

Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.

Cumbria Culgaith Civil Parish Church of St John, Skirwith
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Row of cottages at Skirwith
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Old Sun Inn, Skirwith
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Skirwith, St John the Evangelist
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Former Chapel at Skirwith
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Buildings on Kirklands Road, Skirwith
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County: Cumbria
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Wikipedia: Skirwith

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