Broadwath

Settlement in Cumberland Carlisle

England

Broadwath

Rural amenities at Fenton Beside the notice board are a grit/salt bin, bench and post box.
Fenton is a hamlet in the parish of Hayton.
Rural amenities at Fenton Credit: Rose and Trev Clough

Broadwath is a small village located in the county of Cumberland, in the northwest region of England. Situated within the Lake District National Park, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a tranquil setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is nestled between the picturesque Ullswater Lake and the magnificent fells of the Lake District. This prime location makes it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking trails, cycling routes, and water activities available in the area.

Broadwath itself is a quintessential English village, with a charm that emanates from its traditional stone houses and well-maintained gardens. The village is home to a close-knit community, and its residents take pride in preserving the area's natural beauty and heritage.

Despite its small size, Broadwath boasts a few amenities for locals and tourists, including a village shop, a cozy pub, and a tea room serving delicious homemade treats. These establishments provide a sense of community and offer a place for people to gather and socialize.

For those seeking a peaceful retreat, Broadwath offers a range of accommodation options, from charming bed and breakfasts to self-catering cottages, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.

In conclusion, Broadwath is a delightful village in Cumberland, England, that combines stunning natural surroundings with a warm and welcoming community. Its location in the Lake District National Park and its traditional English charm make it an idyllic destination for those seeking a retreat in the heart of nature.

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Rural amenities at Fenton Beside the notice board are a grit/salt bin, bench and post box.
Fenton is a hamlet in the parish of Hayton.
Rural amenities at Fenton
Beside the notice board are a grit/salt bin, bench and post box. Fenton is a hamlet in the parish of Hayton.
Former Wesleyan Methodist chapel at Fenton Bulmer's 'History and Directory of Cumberland', published in 1901 (transcript provided by Steve Bulman <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/cumbria/frames_home.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/cumbria/frames_home.html">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> ) describes the Wesleyan Chapel at Fenton as a neat brick building, erected in 1850. It is marked at this location on a series of old maps, so presumably the original building. There is a plaque above the front door, but overhanging leaves made it impossible this time of year to see if there is an inscription.
Nowadays the building appears to be used as an outhouse/garage, belonging to the adjacent Chapel Cottage.
Former Wesleyan Methodist chapel at Fenton
Bulmer's 'History and Directory of Cumberland', published in 1901 (transcript provided by Steve Bulman LinkExternal link ) describes the Wesleyan Chapel at Fenton as a neat brick building, erected in 1850. It is marked at this location on a series of old maps, so presumably the original building. There is a plaque above the front door, but overhanging leaves made it impossible this time of year to see if there is an inscription. Nowadays the building appears to be used as an outhouse/garage, belonging to the adjacent Chapel Cottage.
Fenton Farmhouse Carved above the door is the date (1762) and two sets of initials - JM and what looks like HD (not MJ and JM, as recorded in the Historic England listing details <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1087544" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1087544">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> ).
Sorry we happened to visit on wheelie bin day.
Fenton Farmhouse
Carved above the door is the date (1762) and two sets of initials - JM and what looks like HD (not MJ and JM, as recorded in the Historic England listing details LinkExternal link ). Sorry we happened to visit on wheelie bin day.
Fenton, village boundary sign Approaching the settlement up a slope from the railway bridge.
On the left, another view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/207741">NY5055 : Fenton Croft</a> .
Fenton, village boundary sign
Approaching the settlement up a slope from the railway bridge. On the left, another view of NY5055 : Fenton Croft .
Railway bridge at Fenton To be more precise, an attached notice tells us 'This is bridge NEC2-152 - Whin Hill Road at Fenton'.
On the Newcastle to Carlisle (Tyne Valley) line.
Railway bridge at Fenton
To be more precise, an attached notice tells us 'This is bridge NEC2-152 - Whin Hill Road at Fenton'. On the Newcastle to Carlisle (Tyne Valley) line.
Direction Sign - Signpost in Fenton village No finial - 3 arms; Cumbria modern by the UC road, in parish of Hayton (Carlisle District), on the southwest side of the T junction in Fenton village.

surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY5056
Direction Sign - Signpost in Fenton village
No finial - 3 arms; Cumbria modern by the UC road, in parish of Hayton (Carlisle District), on the southwest side of the T junction in Fenton village. surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CU_NY5056
Fenton Fenton Farm is to the left of the road, although the near house seems to have split away from it.
Fenton
Fenton Farm is to the left of the road, although the near house seems to have split away from it.
Fenton Croft At the south end of the village of Fenton
Fenton Croft
At the south end of the village of Fenton
Yew Tree Farm, Fenton The home of an unusual business - "The Loft ladies wear"
Yew Tree Farm, Fenton
The home of an unusual business - "The Loft ladies wear"
Farm buildings Roadside farm buildings at Cairnbridge
Farm buildings
Roadside farm buildings at Cairnbridge
Railway bridge SE of Fenton, the railway is the Carlisle to Newcastle line
Railway bridge
SE of Fenton, the railway is the Carlisle to Newcastle line
Road through Fenton Turn left at the telegraph pole for How
Road through Fenton
Turn left at the telegraph pole for How
Benchmark on SW abutment of Fenton (Whin Hill Road) railway bridge Ordnance Survey benchmark shown on 1888-1913 6" Map as levelled at 231.2 feet above Liverpool Datum
Benchmark on SW abutment of Fenton (Whin Hill Road) railway bridge
Ordnance Survey benchmark shown on 1888-1913 6" Map as levelled at 231.2 feet above Liverpool Datum
Bridge NEC2-152 from Fenton village side There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7386664">NY5055 : Benchmark on SW abutment of Fenton (Whin Hill Road) railway bridge</a> on the right hand bridge abutment
Bridge NEC2-152 from Fenton village side
There is an Ordnance Survey benchmark NY5055 : Benchmark on SW abutment of Fenton (Whin Hill Road) railway bridge on the right hand bridge abutment
Yew Tree Farm on SW side of road
Yew Tree Farm on SW side of road
Benchmark on 'Hillcrest' Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 71.447m above Newlyn Datum verified 1972
Benchmark on 'Hillcrest'
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark levelled at 71.447m above Newlyn Datum verified 1972
Field gateway on north side of rural road west of Fenton
Field gateway on north side of rural road west of Fenton
'Hillcrest' on SW side of village road
'Hillcrest' on SW side of village road
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Broadwath is located at Grid Ref: NY4855 (Lat: 54.890082, Lng: -2.802078)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Carlisle

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Located within 500m of 54.890082,-2.802078
Broadwath crossroads
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Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Broadwath crossroads
Naptan Indicator: near
Naptan Landmark: guide post at Broadwath crossroads
Naptan NaptanCode: cumatgpg
Naptan Street: No name
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 54.8874986/-2.807461
Crossing Barrier: half
Crossing Light: yes
Railway: level_crossing
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.8861136/-2.8042159
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CA8 113
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Lat/Long: 54.8891816/-2.8043943
Broadwath
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q4972354
Wikipedia: en:Broadwath
Lat/Long: 54.8893229/-2.8038872
Crossing Barrier: half
Crossing Light: yes
Railway: level_crossing
Source: survey
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Power: pole
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