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BASSENTHWAITE, Cumberland - Extract from National Gazetteer, 1868

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[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer (1868)]
"BASSENTHWAITE, a parish and village in the ward of Allerdale-below-Derwent, in the county of Cumberland, 4½ miles to the N.W. of Keswick. It is situated in a district abounding in fine scenery, mountains, wood and water, on the banks of the river Derwent and the beautiful lake of Bassenthwaite. The lake, which lies at an elevation of 200 feet above the level of the sea is above 4 miles in length, and 1½ in breadth. Its western bank is well wooded; the eastern is highly cultivated, and indented with several pleasant bays. Fine prospects are enjoyed at Ousebridge, at the north end of the lake, from the Withop Woods, and from Scarness and Bradness. The lake contains pike, perch, and salmon spawn, and is the property of the Earl of Egremont. The stupendous mountain of Skiddaw extends into the parish on the south-east. Lead and antimony are found. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Carlisle value £123, in the patronage of the Dean and Chapter. The church, dedicated to St. Bridget, is a very ancient structure, situate near the margin of the lake. The parochial charities amount to £14 a year, in addition to the produce of the town lands. The principal seats are Armathwaite Hall, the residence of Sir R. H. Vane, Bart., and Mirehouse, both on the lake." "BASSENTHWAITE HAWES, a village in the parish of Bassenthwaite, ward of Allerdale-below-Derwent, in the county of Cumberland, not far from Bassenthwaite. It is seated in a pleasant spot on the White Water Dash, near where a light bridge spans the stream, and has charming views of the lake, the river, and the valley." "HAWES, a chapelry in the parish of Bassenthwaite, ward of Allerdale-below-Derwent, county Cumberland, 6 miles N.W. of Keswick."

[Description(s) from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland (1868)
Transcribed by Colin Hinson ©2003]