Reagill is a hamlet in the parish of Crosby Ravensworth, in the Eden district, in the English county of Cumbria, England. Its closest major settlements are Shap, Appleby-in-Westmorland, and Penrith. Nearby lies the village of Sleagill.

Reagill
Reagill
Reagill is located in the former Eden District
Reagill
Reagill
Location in Eden, Cumbria
Reagill is located in Cumbria
Reagill
Reagill
Location within Cumbria
Population55 
OS grid referenceNY602174
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPENRITH
Postcode districtCA10
Dialling code01931
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
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UK
England
Cumbria
54°33′04″N 2°36′50″W / 54.551°N 2.614°W / 54.551; -2.614

History

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Reagill was formerly called Renegill.[1] The oldest building in the village is Reagill Grange, of which construction commenced in the 17th century. The Grange is a typical example of 17th–18th century English rural architecture, weatherproofed simply with lime-based render, and consisting of several wings all of different ages. It is still the principal building in the village, a family home as well as being a venue for gatherings of the villagers.

Reagill was the home of artist and sculptor Thomas Bland in the 18th century. Bland was well known at the time for his eccentric nature. His work is abundant in the local area, most notably his image garden in the centre of the village, which contains a wealth of carvings, and a carving of Queen Victoria at the nearby Shap Wells Hotel.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "History of Reagill, in Eden and Westmorland". Vision of Britain. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
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