Ainstable facts for kids
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| Population | 570 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY5346 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA4 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Ainstable is a small village in the English county of Cumbria. It is also a "civil parish," which is a local area with its own council. Ainstable was historically part of Cumberland. Now, it is in the Westmorland and Furness area. This is a "unitary authority," meaning it handles all local government services.
The parish of Ainstable is quite spread out. It reaches from the banks of the River Eden. It goes up to the high hills of the North Pennines. This area borders Northumberland. The parish includes several villages like Croglin and Newbiggin. It also has hamlets such as Dale, Walmersyke, Ruckcroft, and Longdales. Part of the village of Armathwaite is also in the parish.
Ainstable was once home to a Benedictine convent. This was a place where nuns lived and prayed. It was known as the "Nunnery." Some say it started around the time of King William Rufus. However, experts believe it began around 1200. The nuns faced many challenges from Scottish raids. In 1480, they even had to create a new founding document. They pretended it was from 1089 to show how old their convent was.
After monasteries were closed down, the convent building became a private home. The Aglionby family owned it for many years. Today, this historic building is a guesthouse.
A local business, the Eden Valley Woollen Mill, is located right in Ainstable. It makes products from wool. The village used to have a pub called the New Crown Inn. It has now closed down and is being redeveloped.
In 2014, there was a plan to build a wind turbine near Ainstable. Many people in the village and nearby Armathwaite were against it. The local council, Eden District Council, rejected the plan.
What's in a Name?
The name "Ainstable" has an interesting history. It comes from two old words. One is "einstapi," which means "bracken" in Old Norse. Bracken is a type of large fern. The other word is "hlíđ," which means "slope." So, Ainstable likely means "bracken slope."
Famous People from Ainstable
- Dr. John Leake was born in Ainstable. He became a famous doctor. He founded the General Lying-In Hospital in London. This hospital helped women during childbirth.
