Hunsonby facts for kids
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| Population | 388 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | NY5835 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Penrith |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Hunsonby is a small village and parish in Cumbria, England. It is located in the Eden District. The village is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Penrith. It is also about 28 miles (45 km) southeast of the city of Carlisle.
A very old stone circle called Long Meg and Her Daughters is found within the Hunsonby parish. However, another nearby stone, Little Meg, is not part of Hunsonby. In 2011, a census showed that 388 people lived in the parish.
In the early 1870s, a writer named John Marius Wilson described Hunsonby. He noted it was a township near the River Eden. At that time, about 208 people lived there in 38 houses. There was also a Wesleyan chapel.
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Discovering Hunsonby's Past
The area we know as Hunsonby today became a single parish in 1934. Before that, it was made up of smaller parishes. These included Hunsonby and Winskill, and also Little Salkeld. These smaller areas were first created in 1866. They were formed from a larger church parish called Addingham.
Hunsonby's Location and Size
Hunsonby covers an area of about 11,397.593 square meters. A small part of this area, about 33.22 square meters, is used for homes.
Places to Worship
Hunsonby has one old Wesleyan Methodist chapel. This chapel first opened in 1862. However, it closed its doors in 2001.
How Hunsonby's Population Changed
The number of people living in Hunsonby has not changed a lot over time. Between 1881 and 1921, the population stayed mostly the same. It only changed a little bit.
After 1931, the population slowly started to grow. By 1951, there were 371 residents. In the next ten years, the number grew to 435 people. However, by 2001, the population went down again. The most recent information shows 388 people living in Hunsonby.
Jobs and Work in Hunsonby
Jobs in the Past (1881)
According to the 1881 census, most people in Hunsonby worked in farming. This was true for most men. For many women, their job was not recorded or known. The women whose jobs were listed often worked in homes or offices.
Modern Jobs (2011)
The 2011 census showed that farming is still the biggest job sector. This matches Hunsonby's history. However, the second most common jobs were in management and professional fields. This shows how jobs have changed over the last two centuries.
Getting Around Hunsonby
The A686 is the main road near Hunsonby. This road is the main way to get to the market town of Penrith. The closest train station to Hunsonby is in Langwathby.
Images for kids
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Historical Map on Hunsonby, published in 1945 by Ordnance Survey of Great Britain.
