The Diocese of Carlisle - Brampton Deanery

The Parish of Cumrew

Benefice:	Eden, Gelt and Irthing
Vicar:	The Revd Elizabeth Gough
Address:	Brackenside Barn Brampton Cumbria CA8 2QX
Telephone:	016977 46252
Email:	elizabeth.gough3@btinternet.com

Location:	approximately 7 miles from Brampton on the B6413
Description:	The Church, dedicated to St Mary was designed by George Dale Oliver in 1890. It is not the first Church on the site. A photograph of the previous church hangs in the vestry. During the rebuilding of the church in 1890, a massive tomb slab of local sandstone was found beneath the floor at the point of division between the chancel and the nave. It bore the effigy of a Lady, early 14th Century and her puppy beside her pillow is thought to be Joanne, wife of William Dacre who sat in parliament 1299-1318. In the bell tower are three bells, tow not in use, one of which is pre-reformation with the inscription �Ave Maria gracia plena.� The East window was presented by John Scott Key can be obtained from Mrs Smith, Cumrew Farm, next to the church. There is a permanent children�s area at the front of the church
2nd Sunday:	9.30am Parish Communion
4th Sunday:	9.30am Parish Communion