Witherslack facts for kids
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 Cottages at Beck Head |
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| Population | 499 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD4483 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GRANGE OVER SANDS |
| Postcode district | LA11 |
| Dialling code | 015395 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Witherslack is a small village in Cumbria, England. It's located in the southern part of Cumbria, near the north-eastern side of Morecambe Bay. The village is now part of a larger area called Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha.
To the east of Witherslack, you'll find Whitbarrow Scar, a rocky area. A smaller limestone hill called Yewbarrow is right in the middle of the village. In 2011, about 499 people lived in Witherslack.
Witherslack is spread out and has four main parts:
- Townend: This is usually seen as the village center. It has the local pub, The Derby Arms, and a community shop.
- Mill Side: Here you'll find the old mill and its pond.
- Beck Head: This area is north of Mill Side. A small river starts here, flowing out from the limestone rocks near Whitbarrow.
- School/Church Area: This part of the village, west of Yewbarrow, is where Dean Barwick School and St. Paul's Church are located.
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What Can You Find in Witherslack?
Witherslack offers a few key places for residents and visitors.
Places to Worship
St Paul's Church is the only church in the village. It's a place where people can go for religious services.
Local Pub and Shop
The Derby Arms is the village pub. It has been updated and offers different types of local beers and food. Witherslack also has a community shop. This shop sells everyday items and local products.
Schools in Witherslack
There are two schools in the village that help educate children.
Dean Barwick Primary School
This is a primary school that uses the outdoors for learning. It's known as a "forest school" because it uses the natural areas around it to teach students.
Oversands School
Oversands School provides education for children who have difficulties with their behavior and learning.
Geography of Witherslack
The land under Witherslack is mostly made of slate rock. However, the hills of Whitbarrow and Yewbarrow are made of a different type of rock called carboniferous limestone. The village also gives its name to a nearby wetland area called Witherslack Mosses.
Important Buildings and History
Witherslack has some interesting old buildings and a history that shows how villages change over time.
Nether Hall
East of the church and north of Townend is Nether Hall. This building was once the home of the Harrington family in the 1400s. The current building, built in the 1500s and 1600s, has very thick walls (about 5 feet thick). These thick walls might be what's left of an old defensive tower called a pele tower.
How Witherslack's Boundaries Changed
Witherslack used to be a "township" and a "chapelry" within a larger parish called Beetham. In 1866, Witherslack became its own civil parish. However, on April 1, 2015, it joined with Meathop and Ulpha to form the new parish of "Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha."
Images for kids
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Cottages at Beck Head
