Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
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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.
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Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth | |
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The site of Caer Mote Roman Fort | |
OS grid reference | NY210348 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | COCKERMOUTH |
Postcode district | CA13 |
Dialling code | 017687 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
54.702°N 3.226°W / 54.702; -3.226 |
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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]