Kelleth is a hamlet in Cumbria, England, containing around a dozen houses and formerly a toy factory.[1] It is approximately 19 miles (31 km) from Penrith. It is in the Lune Valley, is situated next to the River Lune and is at an altitude of 750 ft (230 m). The oldest houses in the hamlet date as far back as the 17th century.
Kelleth | |
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View of Kelleth from the main road | |
OS grid reference | NY660052 |
Civil parish | |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PENRITH |
Postcode district | CA10 |
Dialling code | 015396 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
The hamlet has previously gone by the names "Kellath" and "Kellathe".[2]
Geography and Land Use
editKelleth is a rural hamlet and much of the land (more than 50%) is used for farming.
Situated on the outskirts of the hamlet are 3 disused limekilns.[3]
See also
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editFurther References and External Links
editExternal links
editMedia related to Kelleth at Wikimedia Commons