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Staveley, Cumbria Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Staveley, Cumbria

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Staveley, Cumbria history

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The area has been inhabited since around 4000 BC (evidence of which can be seen close to High Borrans) It has been suggested that the Romans built a road near Staveley to link the Roman forts at Kendal (Alauna) and Ambleside (Galava) The existence of any Roman road in the immediate vicinity of Kendal is not confirmed. Weekly markets and a three-day annual fair were held from 1329 when the village was granted a market charter.

Mills

In the Middle Ages, the mills at Staveley produced woollen cloth. During the Industrial Revolution there was cotton production. The cotton industry shifted to Lancashire and the mills were converted to work wood. By 1850 bobbin turning was the main industry in the valley.

Staveley, Cumbria geography / climate

Staveley is strategically placed at the junction of the rivers Kent and Gowan, at the mouth of the Kentmere Valley. The village got its name from the woodworking industry that thrived in the area due to the forests that originally covered the surrounding hills, and the close proximity of two rivers for processing the wood. Three hills overlook the village; Reston Scar on the north side on which much of the village is built.

River Gowan

The Gowan, a tributary of the Kent, comes into the village from the west after passing through Ings. There are two road bridges and also pedestrian bridges over the River Gowan in the village. As a result of the Storm Desmond flood both the road bridges were closed because of damage to their structures, cutting the village in two for vehicular traffic.

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19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Staveley, Cumbria places to visit

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Staveley, Cumbria has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Staveley, Cumbria’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Staveley, Cumbria’s information audio spots:

River Gowan, Cumbria The River Gowan is a short river in Cumbria. It runs through the village of Ings before joining the River Kent at Staveley.

Hollin Hall, Cumbria Hollin Hall is a country house in Crook in Cumbria. It is a Grade II listed building. It was built in the 1930s and is located in the Cumbrian town of Crook.

Staveley Mill Yard Staveley Mill Yard is a former bobbin (spool) mill in Cumbria. It is now used for a variety of different local industries, shops and other commercial ventures.

St James’ Church, Staveley St James’ Church, Staveley is a Grade II listed parish church in Cumbria. Its benefice is united with that of St Martin’s Church, Bowness-on-Windermere.

Potter Fell Potter Fell is a fell near the villages of Burneside and Staveley, Cumbria, England. A number of tarns are present on the fell, including Gurnal Dubs Tarn and Potter Tarn.

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