| Skirwith | |
|---|---|
| Skirwith | |
| OS grid reference | NY615325 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Skirwith is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Culgaith, in the Westmorland and Furness district, in the county of Cumbria, England. In 1931 the parish had a population of 227. [1] On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished and merged with Culgaith. [2]
Skirwith is seven miles from Penrith in a generally north-easterly direction, on a minor road about a mile from Blencarn. Just to the south are remains of a priory, now incorporated in farm buildings.
Notable residents of Skirwith include the Franciscan missionary John Bradburne.