Thornthwaite-cum-Braithwaite
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There are two churches in the parish.
St. Herbert's Church,
Braithwaite
 St. Herbert's Church, Braithwaite
Location NY 232230.
Built in 1900 as a chapel of ease, but now due to population shift in a more convenient and populous location than the mother church at Thornthwaite. In 1980 an extension was built, and is much used for both church and community activities. There is disabled access, loop system and toilet facilities. Services (subject to seasonal variation) 1st Sunday:- 11.00am - Family Service 2nd Sunday:- 9.30am - Holy Communion CW; 11.00am - Family Service 3rd Sunday:- 9.30am - Morning Prayer CW; 11.00am - Family Communion 4th Sunday:- 9.30am - Holy Communion CW; 11.00am - Family Service 5th Sunday:- Benefice Services rotate around the five churches within the benefice - 11.00am, and 6.00pm
St. Mary's Church,
Thornthwaite
 St Mary's Church, Thornthwaite Location NY 226254 A Origins date to around 1240, when a small chapel of ease was built. The existing church of local Skiddaw slate was built in 1853 in the early 19thC style of cruciform, with bell cote and lancet windows. Substantial repairs were completed in 1993, and further improvement including the addition of kitchen facilities will be completed by the end of 2006. There is disabled access, loop system and toilet facilities. Services (subject to seasonal variation) 1st Sunday:- 9.30am - Holy Communion CW 3rd Sunday:- 6.00pm - Evening Prayer CW 5th Sunday:- Benefice Services rotate around the five churches within the benefice - 11.00am, and 6.00pm
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