Crosby Ravensworth
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Coordinates: 54°31′34″N 2°35′13″W / 54.526°N 2.587°W
| Crosby Ravensworth | |
 Millennium Sandstone Pillar |
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  Crosby Ravensworth Crosby Ravensworth shown within Cumbria | |
| Population | 538 (2001) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NY6214 |
| District | Eden |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01931 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Penrith and the Border |
Crosby Ravensworth is a village, civil parish and fell in the Eden District of Cumbria, England. The village is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of the M6 motorway, and Shap.
Notable people
- 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
Crosby Ravensworth Fell
Charles II Monument
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 54°29′50″N 2°36′30″W / 54.497294°N 2.608298°W. A more recent monument at Black Dub commemorates the visit of Charles II of England in 1651. The fell also contains one of several sites in England called Robin Hood's Grave.
See also
References
- http://www.mauldy.supanet.com/crosby/crosby.htm
- http://www.visitcumbria.com/evnp/crosby-ravensworth-st-lawrences-church/
- http://www.visitcumbria.com/evnp/crosby-ravensworth/
- http://www.thecumbriadirectory.com/Town_or_Village/location.php?url=crosby_ravensworth
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