Blencarn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blencarn |
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 The village green, Blencarn |
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| OS grid reference | NY637312 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Blencarn is a small and peaceful village located in Cumbria, England. It's found in the Eden District, right at the foot of the Pennines mountain range.
The village has a small hall that used to be a school, where local events often take place. If you enjoy fishing, you can visit Blencarn Lake. It's a great spot for fly fishing and covers about 15 acres.
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Where is Blencarn located?
Blencarn is nestled in the beautiful Eden Valley, close to the Pennines. It's about 2.86 kilometers west of Kirkland Fell and Cross Fell, which is one of the highest points in the Pennines.
Several small streams flow near the village, including Blencarn Beck, Crowdundle Beck, and Skirwith Beck. These streams, along with Blencarn Lake, add to the natural beauty of the area.
Nearby villages include Kirkland, which is about 1.31 kilometers northeast. Milburn is located about 2.26 kilometers to the south, and Skirwith is about 2.05 kilometers to the north.
What is Blencarn's history?
The area around Blencarn has been active for a very long time, even as far back as the Roman era. An old Roman road called Maiden Way used to pass nearby. About 1.27 kilometers northeast of the village, near a farm called Ranbeck, you can still see ancient "cultivation terraces." These are old farming areas known as "The Hanging Walls of Mark Antony."
Blencarn's name has changed a bit over the centuries on different maps:
- In 1579, on Christopher Saxton’s map of Westmorland and Cumberland, it was called "Blenkerne."
- A 1760 map of the area showed it as "Blenkern."
- By 1794, on Carry's map of England, Scotland, and Wales, it appeared with its current name, Blencarn.
What happened in the 1988 plane crash?
On August 9, 1988, two Panavia Tornado aircraft were involved in a collision near Blencarn. One aircraft was from RAF Cottesmore and the other from 617 Squadron at RAF Marham. Sadly, all the crew members on both planes died in the accident.
Who are the famous people from Blencarn?
Blencarn is home to Alan Stones, a well-known painter and printmaker. He is famous for his artwork, which often features local landscapes and scenes.
