Castles · North West England
Sedbergh
Sedbergh ( SED-bər or locally SEB-ər) is a town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Cumbria. It falls within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Since April 2023, it has
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sedbergh ( SED-bər or locally SEB-ər) is a town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Cumbria. It falls within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Since April 2023, it has been administered by Westmorland and Furness local authority. The 2001 census gave the parish a population of 2,705, increasing at the 2011 census to 2,765. It lies about 10 miles (16 km) east of Kendal, 28 miles (45 km) north of Lancaster and about 10 miles (16 km) north of Kirkby Lonsdale, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park (the boundaries of which in this area follow those of the historic counties). It stands at the foot of Howgill Fells, on the north bank of the River Rawthey, which joins the River Lune 2 miles (3 km) below the town.
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Sedbergh ( SED-bər or locally SEB-ər) is a town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Cumbria. It falls within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Since April 2023, it has been administered by Westmorland and Furness local authority. The 2001 census gave the parish a population of 2,705, increasing at the 2011 census to 2,765. It lies about 10 miles (16 km) east of Kendal, 28 miles (45 km) north of Lancaster and about 10 miles (16 km) north of Kirkby Lonsdale, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park (the boundaries of which in this area follow those of the historic counties). It stands at the foot of Howgill Fells, on the north bank of the River Rawthey, which joins the River Lune 2 miles (3 km) below the town.
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Background
History
The name Sedbergh derives from the Old Norse setberg meaning 'flat topped hill'. Sedbergh's parish church, dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle, dates from the 12th century, although restored periodically since. There is at least one house in the village dating from the 14th century. The remains of the motte and bailey castle are believed to date from Saxon times. Sedbergh's longstanding industries were farming and the production of woollen garments. Wool was taken to mills for spinning into yarn, from which people in their homes knitted clothing such as hats and socks. These were sold, for instance, to coal miners of North-East England. This trade of long ago is remembered at Farfield Mill,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3220, -2.5260
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Sedbergh
- Postcode
- LA10 5RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
Sources
- wikipedia: Sedbergh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sedbergh?
- Sedbergh is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5RX), in the parish of Sedbergh.
- Does Sedbergh charge admission?
- Sedbergh typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sedbergh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5RX. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.