Great Salkeld
- Great Salkeld, St. Cuthbert
- 6 Bells : 11-03-22 in F#: NY552368
- Sundays: 9-30am; alternates with Lazonby
- Practice: Wednesday 7-30pm; alternates with Lazonby
- Contact: Mr. M. Allison, 10, Barton Dale, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BU (01768 898806)
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Getting there
By Road
Great Salkeld ('The Spring among the Willows') is one of the villages nestling in the Eden Valley north of the A686 Penrith-Hexham road. It can be reached either from the north via the B6413 or from the south via the B6412. The village is accessible from the A6 via Lazonby or Penrith directly, or from the A688, taking one of the signposted turns near Langwathby.
Parking
South of the church there is an open green area with hardstanding for about 4 cars. Other spaces are available in the roads surrounding the church.
Eating & Drinking
One pub in the village (north side of church) and two at Lazonby, about 3 miles further north.
Toilets
None at church. Nearest at pub or travel to Lazonby.
A Little History
This is one of the 40 sites dedicated to St. Cuthbert, as one of the
resting places of the Saint's body after his death on Holy Island. The
relics were carried around Strathclyde and Northumbria for about 7
years before being buried in Durham Cathedral. The present church dates
from the 12th century and the tower from the 14th century.
Bells:
Installed 1882, the costs being covered by public subscription.
Treble 4 -1- 21: Second 5 - 2 - 4: Third 6 - 2 - 0: Fourth 7 - 0 - 0:
Fifth 8 - 2 -14: Tenor 11 - 3 - 22
