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- Brougham, Cumbria (St Ninian's Church)
Known locally as Ninekirks, St Ninian's stands remote down a long track, above a bend in the River Eamont and with views of the Pennines and the Lake District. It is worth finding both for its lovely setting and its fascinating history.
The original Norman church was completely rebuilt in the 17th century by Lady Anne Clifford, who inherited Brougham Castle. Her restoration work is recorded in the plasterwork above the altar, in a wreath with her initials AP (Anne Pembroke the Earl of Pembroke was her second husband) with the date 1660.
The building is almost unaltered since, and its simplicity, combined with excellent workmanship, make it both enchanting and memorable. The interior is whitewashed, with clear glass in the windows and a stone flagged floor.
The fine oak fittings include box pews, and family pews with canopies, an elegant screen, and a three-decker pulpit.
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3 miles east of Penrith, off A66, opposite Whinfell Park Farm. Parking opposite Whinfell Park Farm. From car park follow farmer's track for approx 1 mile alongside the River Eamont.
Nearest railway station: Penrith (3 miles). Bus route numbers 104/563/625.
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Brougham Castle
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
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St Gregory's Church, Vale of Lune, Cumbria A railway church Marthwaite, Vale of Lune, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5ED
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Church of St John the Baptist, Blawith, Cumbria A church nestled beneath the Lakeland fells Blawith, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8EQ
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Brougham Castle In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/brougham-castle
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an unrestored gem of a church complete with 2 decker pulpit and family pews of 1660 etc ; the church is long and low all the fittings thanks to the famous lady clifford. The setting is beautiful and remote worth the long walk to it .The church features in M Chapmans excellent book Churches the victorians forgot.