Little Salkeld facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NY566359 |
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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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Little Salkeld is a small village in England. It is located in the Cumbria area, near a town called Penrith. It used to be its own small area, but now it is part of a bigger area called Hunsonby. In 1931, about 91 people lived here.
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A Glimpse into Little Salkeld's Past
Little Salkeld has a long history. King Edward I officially recognized the land here in 1292. It is thought that the Salkeld family, who owned a lot of land, originally came from this village.
For a long time, Little Salkeld was a "township." This means it was a small part of a larger parish called Addingham. In 1866, it became its own separate area, known as a civil parish. However, this changed in 1934. Little Salkeld joined with two other places, Hunsonby and Winskill, to form the larger parish of Hunsonby.
Cool Places to Explore in Little Salkeld
Little Salkeld has some interesting spots to visit.
Little Salkeld Watermill
The Little Salkeld Watermill was built in 1745. It is a traditional English water mill from the 18th century.
Salkeld Hall
Salkeld Hall is the biggest house in the village. It was built in the 1500s, using parts of even older buildings. It is a private home, so you cannot visit inside.
Village Buildings
The village has a vicarage, which is a home for a vicar (a type of church leader). However, there is no church in Little Salkeld itself. The vicarage was built for the Addingham parish church, which is about a mile north near Glassonby.
Nearby Natural Wonders
Little Salkeld is a great place for people who enjoy walking. It is the closest village to two famous natural sites: Lacy's Caves and Long Meg and Her Daughters. These are popular spots for explorers.
Getting Around Little Salkeld
You can reach Little Salkeld by car. It is about 1.5 miles from Langwathby, just off the A686 road. It is also about 6 miles from Junction 40 of the M6 motorway.
The village is also located on the C2C Cycle Route. This is a popular path for cyclists.
Railway History
The Little Salkeld railway station used to be part of the Settle-Carlisle Railway. There was also a branch line that went to the Long Meg Mine. Both of these closed in the 1970s. You can still see the old platforms, and the station building is now a well-kept private house. The closest working train station today is Langwathby.
There were a couple of train accidents near Little Salkeld in the past. In 1918, an accident in the nearby Long Meg Cutting caused several deaths. Another accident happened at the station in 1933, which resulted in injuries to several people.
It is believed that Little Salkeld was once connected to Great Salkeld by a bridge over the River Eden.
