Castles · North West England
Crook, Cumbria
In or near Staveley.
Crook is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, on the B5284 road between Kendal and Windermere. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 340, increasing at the 2011 census to 364, a
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crook is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, on the B5284 road between Kendal and Windermere. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 340, increasing at the 2011 census to 364, and decreasing at the 2021 census to 350. The earliest known mention of Crook was circa 1170-1184.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Crook is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, on the B5284 road between Kendal and Windermere. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 340, increasing at the 2011 census to 364, and decreasing at the 2021 census to 350. The earliest known mention of Crook was circa 1170-1184.
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Background
History
Crook has been a minor village for most of its history, with its population never rising above 400. Surrounded by hills, most of its economy consisted of agriculture that focused on local sheep, such as herdwicks, and the manufacturing of woollen products, such as woollen worsteds. In the 19th century, there was a focus on bobbin production with two bobbin mills: Crook Mill and Birks Mill, with the latter having industrial machines.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3480, -2.8280
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Crook
- Postcode
- LA8 8LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Crook, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crook, Cumbria?
- Crook, Cumbria is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 8LD), in the parish of Crook.
- What is Crook, Cumbria?
- Crook is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, on the B5284 road between Kendal and Windermere. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 340, increasing at the 2011 census to 364, a
- How do I get to Crook, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 8LD.
- Is Crook, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Crook, Cumbria is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Crook, Cumbria charge admission?
- Crook, Cumbria typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Crook, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 8LD.