St Kentigern, also called St Mungo, has been linked to Mungrisdale since about 550 AD and the present church, rebuilt in 1756, probably replaced one on the site of one of St Kentigern's original crosses.
Mungrisdale, Cumbria
Superbly situated at the foot of Blencathra and its attendant fells, the present church was built in 1756.It is a typical barn like Dale church built of thick rubble stone walls and covered with a slated roof carried on king post trusses. The round headed Georgian three light east window provides a beautiful view of the fells and changing light that accentuates the altar and simple wooden cross.
The inner simplicity is accentuated by the polished oak pews and choir stalls and the ancient oak beams. But the three decker pulpit, provides a sophisticated feature in such a simple interior. Brass wall plaques commemorate Raisley Calvert, Steward to the Duke of Norfolk at Greystoke and father of Raisley Calvert who was a friend of Wordsworth during their student days.
On display is a copy of the Bible which was printed in 1617,with hand written entries by William Forrest, Curate and Schoolmaster, confirming that it was 'Grisedall Tennants bible booke' purchased in 1630. There is also a Prayer Book of 1788 that contains services for the commemoration of the Gunpowder Plot, the beheading of Charles I and the restoration of Charles II.
Greystoke, Cumbria
Greystoke is an area of ancient sacred wells, which attracted pilgrims from pagan times and in St Andrew's, the strange fact that the base of the chantry altar is never dry could be the reason for the earliest wooden built church on this site.
Dacre, Cumbria
Beautiful Norman church on site of 7th century monastery in peaceful Lakeland location and home of the Dacre Bears, four unique medieval stone statues.
Martindale, Cumbria
Built in 1880 by a local builder using local stone and financed by a local family, St Peter's Martindale is noted for the modern stained glass windows depicting Christian themes, dedicated to past members of the community and other notables.
