Haverthwaite facts for kids
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| Population | 797 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD3483 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ULVERSTON |
| Postcode district | LA12 |
| Dialling code | 01539 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Haverthwaite is a small village in a beautiful part of England called Cumbria. It is located in the Furness area, which is known for its history and nature. This village is also inside the amazing Lake District National Park. You can find Haverthwaite a few miles east of a town called Ulverston. It is also close to the southern end of Windermere, one of England's largest lakes. In 2011, about 797 people lived in Haverthwaite.
The name "Haverthwaite" has an interesting origin! Part of its name comes from an Old Norse word, thwaite. This word usually means a clearing or a settlement built in a forest. So, Haverthwaite might have been a forest clearing long ago.
A Look Back in Time
Haverthwaite has a long history, possibly starting as a Viking settlement. Some people even think there might have been a small community here before the Vikings arrived!
Industry and Change
In the 1700s, Haverthwaite was an important place for making iron. There were two iron furnaces nearby. One was at Backbarrow and the other at Low Wood. The Backbarrow furnace used iron ore that came from Low Furness. This ore would arrive at the quays in Haverthwaite. From there, horses and carts would carry it to Backbarrow.
Things changed in 1860 when the Furness Railway opened a new train line. This line went from Ulverston to Lakeside. Almost overnight, the old quays in Haverthwaite were no longer used.
In 1798, the Low Wood gunpowder works started operating. This factory made gunpowder until 1935. The nearby River Leven was used to transport the finished gunpowder.
St Anne's Church
St Anne's Church was first built as a small chapel. It was officially opened in 1825 and made larger in 1838. When it was built, it received a special grant. This grant said that 200 seats in the church must always be free for anyone to use.
The Haverthwaite Railway
The village is famous for being the starting point of the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. This is a special heritage railway that has preserved old trains. It is a very popular place for tourists to visit. The railway connects Haverthwaite to Windermere, offering a fun way to see the area.
See also
In Spanish: Haverthwaite para niños
