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Ravenstonedale
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Ravenstonedale is a village and large civil parish in Cumbria, on the watershed between the River Lune and River Eden. The village lies 4 miles (6 km) south west of Kirkby Stephen. The parish includes the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune and several smaller settlements including Bowderdale, Brownber, Greenside, Stennerskeugh, Wath and Weasdale. Large areas of moorland lie within the parish, extending 5 miles (8 km) south west of the village to the northern side of the Howgill Fells. The parish had a population of 570 in 2001,[2] increasing to 594 at the 2011 Census.[1]
Ravenstonedale | |
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![]() St Oswalds Church in Ravenstonedale | |
Location within Cumbria | |
Population | 594 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | NY723040 |
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District | |
Shire county | |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | KIRKBY STEPHEN |
Postcode district | CA17 |
Dialling code | 01539 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
54.43084°N 2.42728°W / 54.43084; -2.42728 |
Historically also known as "Russendale", the parish is divided into four parts (known as 'angles'): Town, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Bowderdale and Fell End. The origin and etymology of the name are obscure.[3] An alternative spelling may be Rausyngdale [4]
The parish was historically in the county of Westmorland. Since 2016 it has been within the Yorkshire Dales National Park.