Towns & cities · North West England
Morland
Morland — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Morland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 374 people. Address: CA10. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cumbria, England". Coordinates: 54.5950°, -2.6200°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Morland is a village and civil parish in the rolling hills of the Eden Valley in Cumbria, England. It lies within the historic county of Westmorland. The parish includes the hamlets of Town Head and Morland Moor, and had a population of 380 in 2001, reducing marginally to 374 at the 2011 Census.
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Background
History
Morland is believed to have been settled for at least 1500 years, perhaps because of the Powdonnet Spring that rises by the side of the road leaving the village towards Cliburn. A Viking sword was found buried in the churchyard in the 19th century, which might suggest some Viking influence in the area. Morland's church, Church of St Lawrence (alt. Laurence), is unique in Cumbria, as it has a Saxon tower. In the early Middle Ages the area was contested by Strathclyde and Northumbria, and later Scotland and England. Morland was not included in the Domesday Book in 1086, as it was then under the control of Scotland. The area was conquered in 1092 by William Rufus and brought under English…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5950, -2.6200
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Morland
- Postcode
- CA10
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Population
- 374
- Nearest railway station
- Appleby — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q532424 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Morland, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pub in Morland - geograph.org.uk - 337725.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Laurence's Church, Morland
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Powdonnet Well
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Greengill Campsite
Campsites · 0.5 km
Highgate Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
Newby End Farm Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Newby
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Bridge Over River Lyvennet To South Of Crossrigg Hall
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Crossrigg Hall
Historic houses · 1.8 km
River Leith
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Cliburn Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Cliburn Hall
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Grange Court (C & MC CL)
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Morland is a village in North East England with a population of 374. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 374
- Constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Morland
6 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Powdonnet Well
Powdonnet Well is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Laurence's Church, Morland
St Laurence's Church, Morland — church in Morland, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Greengill Campsite
Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Highgate Holiday Park
Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Crossrigg Hall
Crossrigg Hall — house in Bolton, Eden, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over River Lyvennet To South Of Crossrigg Hall
Bridge Over River Lyvennet To South Of Crossrigg Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
St Laurence's Church, Morland
St Laurence's Church, Morland — church in Morland, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Powdonnet Well
Powdonnet Well is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Greengill Campsite
Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Highgate Holiday Park
Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Newby End Farm Caravan Site
Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
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Newby
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Where to eat & stay near Morland
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Greengill Campsite
Greengill Campsite — a campsite in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Highgate Holiday Park
Highgate Holiday Park — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Newby End Farm Caravan Site
Newby End Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north east.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Grange Court (C & MC CL)
Grange Court (C & MC CL) — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Low Moor Caravan and Campsite
Low Moor Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Oaklands Country Park
Oaklands Country Park — a caravan park in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
1, Scattergate
1, Scattergate in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Two Lions public house and integral stables
Two Lions public house and integral stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North West England
Gloucester Arms
Gloucester Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · North West England
Narrowbar Cafe
Narrowbar Cafe — a café in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables
Horse And Farrier Inn And Stables in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morland?
- Morland is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10), in the parish of Morland.
- What is Morland?
- Morland — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England.
- How do I get to Morland?
- The nearest railway station is Appleby, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10.
- Is Morland a protected site?
- Yes — Morland is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Morland free to visit?
- Yes, Morland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Morland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.