Skelton

Several minor roads run into the village of Skelton, and its houses follow alongside, fanning out from the village green. It is most notable for the Church of St Michael and All Angels, built on the site of a 13^th century church.

The church, covered with blue slates, was repaired in 1794. The present church was much repaired and altered in 1879. The 14^th century square stone tower with its two bells survives along with a wide nave of 1794, a monument of 1750 to H.R. Brougham, and a pulpit and communion rail of the same period. The church windows have rounded arches.

Nearby are Greystoke Forest and the historic home of Hutton-in-the-Forest where the Skelton Horticultural and Agricultural Show is held on the 3^rd Saturday in August.

Location Map of Skelton
Skelton is on a minor road off the B5305, 5.5 miles northwest of Penrith.

Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal

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