Little Asby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Little Asby |
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 Cottage, Little Asby |
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 Little Asby
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| OS grid reference | NY697097 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND |
| Postcode district | CA16 |
| Dialling code | 015396 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Little Asby is a small village located in Cumbria, England. It's a quiet place with a fascinating past. Long ago, it was part of a different area called Westmorland.
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Discovering Little Asby
What's in a Name?
The name "Little Asby" has an interesting story behind it. It comes from old Norse words. "Askr" meant "ash tree," and "by" meant "farm." So, Little Asby likely means "small farm near ash trees."
A Chapel's Beginning
A long time ago, a small chapel was built here. It was called St. Leonard's Chapel. Even though not much of it remains today, this chapel was the main reason the village of Little Asby first started to grow.
Nature's Special Place
Just outside the village, you'll find Little Asby Common. This area is very important for nature. It's known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it has special plants, animals, or geology that need protection. It's also a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Unique Rocks and Plants
Little Asby Common is famous for its amazing limestone pavement. This is a unique type of rock formation. It looks like giant stone paving slabs with deep cracks. Many special plant species grow in these cracks. The area's limestone rocks are also very important for understanding Earth's history.
A Name in Geology
Did you know that Little Asby even has a geological period named after it? A part of the Carboniferous period, a very long time ago, is called the 'Asbian'. This name comes from a place nearby called Little Asby Scar. It shows how important the rocks here are to scientists studying Earth's past!
