| St Cuthbert’s Church, Kentmere | |
| Pushpin Map: | United Kingdom Cumbria |
| Map Caption: | Location within Cumbria |
| Coordinates: | 54.4292°N -2.8397°W |
| Country: | England |
| Denomination: | Church of England |
| Parish: | Kentmere |
| Deanery: | Windermere[1] |
| Archdeaconry: | Westmoreland & Furness |
| Diocese: | Carlisle |
| Vicar: | Revd James Richards |
St Cuthbert's Church, Kentmere is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Kentmere, Cumbria.[2] Its benefice is united with that of St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere; St Anne's Church, Ings; St James' Church, Staveley; Jesus Church, Troutbeck and St Mary's Church, Windermere.[3]
The church dates from the 16th century. It was surveyed by the architect, J. S. Crowther, of Manchester in 1864, who wrote a report to Vice-Admiral John Wilson of Troutbeck, concerning plans for the restoration.[4] Crowther found that a wall had been built across the nave, reducing its length by one half. He suggested that this was removed. In addition he recommended re-slating the roof, adding cast iron gutters and downspouts, repairs to the woodwork of the doors and glazing of windows, installation of heating, re-fitting the chancel, a new wooden floor to support the seating, and the restoration of the tower.
It was rebuilt at a cost of £450, the tower was raised and the panelled square box pews were replaced by low backed open benches. It was re-opened for worship by the Bishop of Carlisle, Rt Revd Samuel Waldegrave on 22 November 1866.[5]
Further alterations were made in the 1930s.
The church organ was built by Wilkinson and Son of Kendal. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.