Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth

Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
The site of Caer Mote Roman Fort
Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
Location in Allerdale, Cumbria
Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
Location within Cumbria
OS grid referenceNY210348
Civil parish
  • Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCOCKERMOUTH
Postcode districtCA13
Dialling code017687
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament

Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth is a civil parish in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland. It lies north of Bassenthwaite Lake, in the Lake District and near its northern edge.

According to the 2001 census it had a population of 40 [1] who live in 1,534 acres (621 ha).[2] At the 2011 Census it was measured that the population was still less than 100.

According to Bulmer's History & Directory Of Cumberland (1901); "Snittlegarth ... is supposed to have been formerly a village of considerable magnitude. The word "Snittlegarth" is thought to signify an enclosure".[3]

Governance

Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth is part of the parliamentary constituency of Penrith and Solway.

For Local Government purposes it is in the Cumberland Unitary Authority area.

There is no parish council, only an annual parish meeting.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ The Cumbria Directory
  2. ^ 1901 description
  3. ^ Text from Bulmer (1901)
  4. ^ Resources, Cumbria County Council (20 March 2022). "Parish council - Bewaldeth & Snittlegarth Parish Meeting". councilportal.cumbria.gov.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2022.