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Caldbeck is a traditional working underfell village named after the river on which it stands. The river provided water power for the important industrial development of the 17th and 18th centuries; corn mills, woollen mills, bobbin mills, a paper mill and a brewery. The village still reflects this former industrial activity with many of the old buildings still in use. Mineral mining was also an important industry, the most significant minerals being lead, copper and barytes, the last Places of interest around the village include Caldbeck Pond, known locally as 'Claydubs' which reflects its history as a claypit for a brick and tile works in the 19th century. The present church of St. Kentigern dates back to the 12th century and is thought to occupy a site where people have worshipped since Kentigern's time, here the graves of Mary Harrison (the beauty of Buttermere) and John Peel, the famous huntsman, can be found. Priests Mill As you climb out of Caldbeck across the open moorland towards Ireby, the wonderful views encompass Skiddaw and the Lakeland Fells beyond.
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Attractions near Caldbeck
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Mirehouse
(8 Miles)*
The present house was built in 1666 by the 8th Earl of Derby for his visits to his Cumbrian estates. In 1688 he sold it to his agent Roger Gregg. This is the only time it has been sold. |
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Trotters World of Animals
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Situated in North Cumbria, Trotters World of Animals nestles in the shadow of Skiddaw Mountain on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, near to the junction of the A66 and A595 is a must-visit place for all ages. |
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Carlisle Race Course
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Carlisle Racecourse is situated at Blackwell on the outskirts of the historic border city of Carlisle. Set in open countryside, the undulating course provides high quality racing every month of the year. |
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Towns near Caldbeck
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Newlands Tourist Information
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Hesket Newmarket Tourist Information
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Sebergham Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Caldbeck
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Around 300 years old, Lakelynn, a Jacobian farmhouse was built of local rose sandstone to service the Tudor style manor at the end of the unspoilt country lane, sheltered in a fold of Warnell Fell. |
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This charming cottage, which was originally a barn, is situated on The Square of the small village of Ireby in Northern Lakeland, just 12 miles north of the very popular town of Keswick. |
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mine closed in the 1960's.
was built by the Rector of the Church in 1702 for grinding corn. Two hundred years later it was also used as a sawmill and joiners workshop and the water power was supplemented by a diesel engine. The Mill also houses a number of interesting workshops, which are perfect to browse at leisure and perhaps buy an unusual gift.
