Thackthwaite
| Thackthwaite | |
|---|---|
Thackthwaite | |
| OS grid reference | NY148237 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COCKERMOUTH |
| Postcode district | CA13 |
| Dialling code | 01900 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Thackthwaite is a village in Cumbria, England, from which hikers can climb Low Fell and Fellbarrow.
The place-name contains thwaite ("clearing").[1]
A second place called Thackthwaite is located just to the north of Little Mell Fell, at 54°37′17″N 2°53′31″W / 54.62139°N 2.89194°W.
References
- ^ Smith, Albert Hugh (1962). The Place-names of the West Riding of Yorkshire. University Press.
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