Crosby Ravensworth
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Crosby Ravensworth is the name of a village and a fell in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. The village is about two miles east of the M6 motorway.
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[edit] Notable People Associated with Crosby Ravensworth
- John Langhorne, mathematical master at Giggleswick School
- Reverend John Langhorne, Master of Tonbridge School, Headmaster of The King's School, Rochester and vicar of Lamberhurst
- Reverend Thomas Langhorne, Founder of Loretto School
- Reverend Lancelot Addison (1632 - April 20, 1703) - A famed English scholar. Dean of Lichfield
[edit] The Church
[edit] Other Buildings
[edit] Crosby Ravensworth Fell
Crosby Ravensworth Fell is the source of the River Lyvennet and is crossed by the Coast to Coast Walk. It features a considerable expanse of Limestone pavement. Prehistoric remains include the White Hag Stone circle . At Black Dub is a more recent monument, commemorating the visit of Charles II of England in 1651. The fell also contains one of several sites in England called Robin Hood's Grave.