Mungrisdale is a small village and civil parish in the north east of the English Lake District in Cumbria. It is also the name of the valley in which the village sits. Mungrisdale is a popular starting point for ascents of the nearby hills, such as Bowscale Fell, Bannerdale Crags and Souther Fell. It lies on the River Glenderamackin, a tributary of the Greta.[2]
| Mungrisdale | |
|---|---|
| Village and parish | |
 Mungrisdale | |
  Mungrisdale Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 297 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NY3630 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA11 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Mungrisdale has no local amenities except for the Grade II* listed St Kentigern's Church built in 1756,[3] a village hall[4] and a pub, the Mill Inn.[5]
The civil parish of Mungrisdale is made up of the hamlets of Berrier, Bowscale, Haltcliff Bridge, Heggle Lane, Hutton Roof, Mosedale, Mungrisdale and Murrah.[6] The parish had a population of 284 in 2001,[7] increasing to 297 at the 2011 Census.[1]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Mungrisdale Parish (E04002557)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ OL5 The English Lakes – North Eastern Area (Map). 1:25000. Explorer. Ordnance Survey.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Kentigern (1137800)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Village Hall". Mungrisdale Parish Website. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "Mill Inn". Robinsons Brewery. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Mungrisdale Parish". www.mungrisdale.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Mungrisdale Parish (16UF048)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
External links edit
- Cumbria County History Trust: Mungrisdale (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)
- Mungrisdale village website
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