Crackenthorpe facts for kids

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Crackenthorpe
Crackenthorpe
Population	77 (2001)
OS grid reference	NY6622
Civil parish	Crackenthorpe
District	Eden
Shire county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	APPLEBY IN WESTMORLAND
Postcode district	CA16
Dialling code	01768
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	Penrith and the Border
List of places UK England Cumbria 54°34′59″N 2°31′01″W / 54.583°N 2.517°W / 54.583; -2.517

Crackenthorpe is a small village in Cumbria, England. It is part of the Eden District, a beautiful area known for its countryside. The village is located about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of the town of Penrith.

About Crackenthorpe Village

Crackenthorpe is a very small place. In 2001, its population was less than 100 people. Because it's so small, its population details are often included with the nearby parish of Long Marton. The village used to have the main A66 road passing right through it. However, a bypass was built, which means traffic now goes around Crackenthorpe. This has made the village a much quieter place to live.

Crackenthorpe Hall: A Historic Home

One of the most important buildings in Crackenthorpe is Crackenthorpe Hall. This is a large, historic house that has been around for a long time. It was first rebuilt in the early 1600s. Later, around 1685, it was changed and improved by Hugh and Thomas Machell.

Crackenthorpe Hall is considered a "Grade II listed" building. This means it's an important historic building that needs to be protected. Today, the large hall has been divided into several smaller homes. For many years, people believed the hall was haunted by a ghost named Peg Sneddle, who was sometimes called the "grey lady of Crackenthorpe."

Location Grid

		Long Marton
	Bolton		Appleby-in-Westmorland
		Crackenthorpe
		Colby