Calthwaite
Calthwaite is a small village in rural Cumbria, situated between the small market town of Penrith and the larger city of Carlisle. It is within of the civil parish of Hesket and the district of Eden, and has a population of around 100 people.
| Calthwaite | |
|---|---|
 The Globe Inn public house, Calthwaite | |
  Calthwaite Location within Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY467402 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA11 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
The village contains a primary school, a Church of England Church, a pre-school nursery and a pub called the Globe Inn.
The school has around 50 pupils, and 5 teachers. There are two classes, Class 1 consisting of the years reception to year 2, Class 2 consisting of the years 3–6. The Head Teacher is Mr. Askew.
Calthwaite Hall dates back to 1837 and has been run as a holiday and wedding venue.[1]
Two miles south-east of the village, Brackenburgh Old Tower is a late 14th or early 15th century pele tower adjoining a large 19th-century house at Brackenburgh Hall.[2]
See also
References
- "Calthwaite Hall". Calthwaite Hall.
- Brackenburgh Old Tower at Pastscape
