Hugh Seat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hugh Seat |
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The summit, Lady's Pillar
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Prominence | c. 80 m |
| Parent peak | Great Shunner Fell |
| Listing | sub-Hewitt, Nuttall |
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| Parent range | Pennines |
| OS grid | SD8091599100 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 98 |
Hugh Seat is a special place in Mallerstang, on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England. It's often called a "fell," which is a local word for a mountain or high piece of land. This fell sits right on the border between Cumbria and North Yorkshire.
About Hugh Seat
Hugh Seat is a high point above an area called Black Fell Moss. This mossy land is a huge peat bog. From here, a small stream called Red Gill Beck starts. This stream is actually the very beginning of the River Eden.
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This area is known as a "watershed." It means that the rain that falls here can flow into different major rivers. Besides the River Eden, two other big rivers, the Ure and the Swale, also begin very close by.
Hugh Seat is classified as a "sub-Hewitt" and a Nuttall. This means it's a significant hill, even though it has other high points nearby. It stands out clearly above the source of the River Eden.
Lady's Pillar and History
The old name for this peak was Hugh Seat Morvill. Sometimes it was called Morvil Hill. An old map from 1610 shows it as "Huseat Morvel hill."
Near the top of Hugh Seat, you can find a stone column. It is known as "Lady's Pillar." If you look closely, you might see the letters AP1664 carved into it. This stands for Anne Pembroke, which was Lady Anne Clifford's married name.
The pillar was put up in 1664. It was built to remember Sir Hugh de Morville. He was an important person who lived long before Lady Anne. He was the Lord of the Manor of Mallerstang before her.
The Border and Views
The border between the counties of Cumbria and North Yorkshire runs close to the summit. A fence marks this border. This fence helps keep sheep from wandering too far. These sheep are "heafed," meaning they are trained to stay in their own area without needing many fences.
From the top of Hugh Seat, you can see amazing views. To the south-east, you can see Cotterdale and Wensleydale. To the north-west, you can spot Gregory Chapel. Looking west, you'll see Mallerstang and Wild Boar Fell.
This area is quite wild and rugged. It is between Great Shunner Fell and Wild Boar Fell. Some people call it "the last wilderness in England." It's not a place many tourists visit because it's hard to reach. However, it is a favorite spot for many experienced walkers.
