Beckermet

Civil Parish in Cumberland Copeland

England

Beckermet

A595 at Nursery Houses
A595 at Nursery Houses Credit: Colin Pyle

Beckermet is a civil parish located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwestern part of England. It is situated in the district of Copeland, within close proximity to the Lake District National Park. The parish covers an area of approximately 18 square kilometers and is home to a population of around 1,000 residents.

The village of Beckermet serves as the central hub of the civil parish. It is a small, rural village with a rich history dating back centuries. The architecture in Beckermet reflects its historical roots, with a mix of traditional stone buildings and more modern structures.

The economy of Beckermet primarily relies on agriculture, with farming and livestock playing a significant role in the local industry. The village is surrounded by farmland, and many residents are involved in agricultural activities.

Beckermet is also known for its natural beauty. The parish is located near the coast, offering stunning views and access to nearby beaches. Additionally, its proximity to the Lake District National Park provides residents and visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

The village of Beckermet offers basic amenities, including a primary school, a church, a post office, and a few shops. For additional services and facilities, residents often travel to nearby towns such as Whitehaven or Egremont.

Overall, Beckermet is a small, rural parish in Cumberland that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong connection to its agricultural heritage and access to natural beauty.

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Beckermet Images

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A595 at Nursery Houses
A595 at Nursery Houses
Sellafield Station
Sellafield Station
Looking towards Building B30 Home to one of the early plutonium-based reactors.  ""It is the most hazardous industrial building in western Europe," according to George Beveridge, Sellafield's deputy managing director - in The Guardian 2009.
Looking towards Building B30
Home to one of the early plutonium-based reactors. ""It is the most hazardous industrial building in western Europe," according to George Beveridge, Sellafield's deputy managing director - in The Guardian 2009.
Sellafield railway station building The station lies at the end of a dead-end road that leaves the A595 at Blackbeck, and passes close to Sella Park and the power plant.
Sellafield railway station building
The station lies at the end of a dead-end road that leaves the A595 at Blackbeck, and passes close to Sella Park and the power plant.
Northern Rail Services train passing Sellafield This one didn't stop on Bank Holiday Monday.
Northern Rail Services train passing Sellafield
This one didn't stop on Bank Holiday Monday.
Mill Farm near Beckermet
Mill Farm near Beckermet
Silage store on the old road near Beckermet The old road is now a public footpath.
Silage store on the old road near Beckermet
The old road is now a public footpath.
Looking across the fields to Morass Road
Looking across the fields to Morass Road
River Ehen Viewed from a south-bound passing train in mid-March.
River Ehen
Viewed from a south-bound passing train in mid-March.
Pipe Bridge at Sellafield Viewed from a passing train in mid-March, taken from outside the square.
Pipe Bridge at Sellafield
Viewed from a passing train in mid-March, taken from outside the square.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the building on the south side of Mill Lane. It marks a point 29.517m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the building on the south side of Mill Lane. It marks a point 29.517m above mean sea level.
Beach near Braystones
Beach near Braystones
Rocky beach south of Braystones
Rocky beach south of Braystones
River Ehen near Sellafield
River Ehen near Sellafield
Pipe line bridge over the River Ehen near Sellafield Railway Station
Pipe line bridge over the River Ehen near Sellafield Railway Station
Braystones Tower Built by local squire William Henry Watson to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897. On this side a sandstone plaque was inserted in c.1920 to record the names of the men of the parish who served in the Great War. 
The tower was built of snecked sandstone rubble with roughly dressed quoins and tooled dressings. It was formerly floored (now gutted) 3 stages with battlemented parapet (slightly corbelled) and corner turret. The local farmer climbed to the top in 2012 to fly the flag for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee; see his story and attempts to save the tower here: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.fwi.co.uk/farm-life/farmer-has-towering-restoration-ambition.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.fwi.co.uk/farm-life/farmer-has-towering-restoration-ambition.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Braystones Tower
Built by local squire William Henry Watson to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897. On this side a sandstone plaque was inserted in c.1920 to record the names of the men of the parish who served in the Great War. The tower was built of snecked sandstone rubble with roughly dressed quoins and tooled dressings. It was formerly floored (now gutted) 3 stages with battlemented parapet (slightly corbelled) and corner turret. The local farmer climbed to the top in 2012 to fly the flag for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee; see his story and attempts to save the tower here: LinkExternal link
Kirk Beck Viaduct & modern pylons Built by the Whitehaven, Cleator and Egremont Railway in 1857 it later joined with the Furness Railway to give access for coal & iron ore trains to reach ports like Barrow and Workington. The line closed after the last of the mines shut in the 1980's but it was not until 1993 that the tracks were lifted. Some of the line is now a rail trail.
Kirk Beck Viaduct & modern pylons
Built by the Whitehaven, Cleator and Egremont Railway in 1857 it later joined with the Furness Railway to give access for coal & iron ore trains to reach ports like Barrow and Workington. The line closed after the last of the mines shut in the 1980's but it was not until 1993 that the tracks were lifted. Some of the line is now a rail trail.
Sellafield from above the Lake District A view looking southwest.
Sellafield from above the Lake District
A view looking southwest.
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Beckermet is located at Grid Ref: NY0105 (Lat: 54.433612, Lng: -3.51338)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Copeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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