Greystoke, Cumbria facts for kids
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 Greystoke
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| Population | 654 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY4430 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA11 |
| Dialling code | 017684 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Greystoke is a small village in Cumbria, England. It sits right next to the beautiful Lake District National Park. You can find it about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of a town called Penrith.
In 2011, about 654 people lived in Greystoke. The heart of the village is a lovely green area. Stone houses and cottages surround this green.
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Exploring Greystoke's Buildings
Greystoke has several interesting buildings. These include the old St Andrew's church, which is very old. There's also Greystoke Castle, a historic building with a huge park. You can also find a local pub called the Boot & Shoe and an outdoor swimming pool.
East of the village, you can spot three unique farm buildings. These were built around 1789 by Charles Howard, who was the Duke of Norfolk and owned Greystoke Castle. They are called Fort Putnam, Bunker's Hill, and Spire House.
St Andrew's Church: A Big Church for a Small Village
St Andrew's Church is quite large for a village like Greystoke. It's an important building because of its size and history.
Some of the first church leaders here were important people from a place called Savoy. One was Henri of Grandson. He later became a Bishop of Verdun, which was a significant religious leader in the Holy Roman Empire. Another was Gérard of Vuippens. He also became a bishop and helped King Edward I of England make peace with France.
The church was rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was repaired in 1818 and again in 1848-49. Inside, you can see statues of important people from the Greystoke family.
The large window at the east end of the church has old glass from the 1500s. This glass shows parts of an old story about Saints Andrew and Matthias.
There's also a special memorial inside the church. It honors Henry Charles Howard of Greystoke and was made in 1914. The church has six bells that can be rung in a special way.
Famous People from Greystoke
Some notable people have connections to Greystoke:
- Bishop John Law was born here in 1745.
- William de Greystoke, 2nd Baron Greystoke is buried at St. Andrew's Church.
- John Greystoke, 4th Baron Greystoke is also buried at St. Andrew's Church.
- Henri of Grandson, a bishop and diplomat, was a pastor at St. Andrew's Church.
- Gérard of Vuippens, another bishop and diplomat, was also a pastor at St. Andrew's Church.
How Greystoke is Governed
Greystoke is part of an "electoral ward." This is an area used for voting in local elections. This ward stretches southwest to a place called Threlkeld. The total population of this voting area is 1,374 people.
Greystoke Pictures
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Fort Putnam
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Bunker's Hill
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Spire House
See also
In Spanish: Greystoke para niños
