Rosside facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosside |
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| Population | 43 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SD 27155 78640 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROSSIDE |
| Postcode district | LA12 |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Rosside is a cozy little village located in Cumbria, England. It sits right on the edge of a larger town called Ulverston. Rosside is quite small, with about 15 houses spread across an area of around 600 square meters (that's about 6,450 square feet!). It's part of the Ulverston parish, just like its nearby neighbors: Pennington, Swarthmoor, and Loppergarth.
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Exploring Rosside's Geography
Rosside is actually divided into two main parts. People call them 'Little' (or La'al) Rosside and 'Great' Rosside. What separates these two areas? A small stream that flows right through the village! This stream gets its water from the Barton reservoir, which is located near a place called Spade Forge.
Discovering Rosside's Landmarks
Rosside has some interesting spots to check out, especially if you like history!
The Rosside Dam
One important landmark is the Rosside Dam. This dam was built a long time ago to help power a water wheel. This water wheel belonged to a company called the Lancashire Spade Company, which had a forge (a place where metal is shaped) nearby. The dam helped make sure the forge had enough power to do its work.
Historic Buildings in Rosside
You can find a few old and important buildings in Rosside:
- Rosside House: This house was built way back in 1729! It also has an old coach house right next to it.
- The Old Iron Forge: This is where the Lancashire Spade Company used to work. You can still see its rustic watermill and some pretty waterfalls nearby. It's a cool reminder of the village's industrial past.
- The Telephone Box: This isn't just any phone booth! It's an original 1953 edition. These iconic red telephone boxes are famous symbols of Britain.
