Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
Civil parish in Cumbria, England
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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.
- Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
| Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth | |
|---|---|
The site of Caer Mote Roman Fort | |
| OS grid reference | NY210348 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COCKERMOUTH |
| Postcode district | CA13 |
| Dialling code | 017687 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
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]
