Caldbeck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caldbeck |
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 St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck |
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| Population | 714 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | NY323377 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WIGTON |
| Postcode district | CA7 |
| Dialling code | 016974 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Caldbeck is a small village in Cumbria, England. It is located inside the beautiful Lake District National Park. In 2001, about 714 people lived here. Caldbeck is known for its peaceful countryside and links to famous people.
The village is quite close to Hesket Newmarket, which is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the east. The nearest town is Wigton, about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) north-west. Carlisle is 13.8 miles (22.2 km) north, and Penrith is 15.7 miles (25.3 km) to the east.
Caldbeck's local church is named after St. Kentigern. The closest mountain, or 'fell', is High Pike.
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What's in a Name?
The name "Caldbeck" means "the cold stream." It comes from two old words: "kaldr," which means "cold," and "bekkr," meaning "stream." This "bekkr" word is very common in the Lake District. It is used in about 200 stream names there.
Broadcasting Stations
Caldbeck Transmitting Station
The Caldbeck transmitting station is a tall tower located about 2 miles (3.2 km) outside the village. This station is 1,106 feet (337 meters) high. It broadcasts television and radio signals. These signals reach most of northern Cumbria and south-west Scotland.
Sandale Transmitting Station
Another broadcasting station, the Sandale transmitting station, is also located a bit further away from Caldbeck village.
How Caldbeck is Governed
Caldbeck is part of the Penrith and the Border area. This area elects a Member of Parliament (MP) to the UK Parliament.
For local matters, Caldbeck is part of the Cumberland local authority area. This is a special type of local government.
Caldbeck also has its own local council, called the Caldbeck Parish Council. This council works with the nearby village of Hesket Newmarket. Parish councils help manage local services and represent the community.
Northern Fells Group
Prince Charles has visited Caldbeck several times. He helped launch a special project called the Northern Fells Rural Project. This project later became known as the Northern Fells Group. It helps people living in the rural areas of the Northern Fells.
Famous People from Caldbeck
- Chris Bonington is a very famous climber. He lives in the village of Caldbeck.
- Julia Marlowe was an American actress. She was famous for acting in plays by Shakespeare. Julia was born in Caldbeck. Her father was the village shoemaker in the 1860s.
- John Peel was a well-known huntsman. He is probably Caldbeck's most famous former resident. His grave can be found in the local churchyard.
