Kelleth Explained

Official Name:Kelleth
Country:England
Region:North West England
Static Image Name:View of Kelleth.jpg
Static Image Caption:View of Kelleth from the main road
Os Grid Reference:NY660052
Coordinates:54.441°N -2.524°W
Civil Parish:Orton
Shire District:Eden
Shire County:Cumbria
Constituency Westminster:Penrith and The Border
Post Town:PENRITH
Postcode District:CA10
Postcode Area:CA
Dial Code:015396
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Eden
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Eden, Cumbria

Kelleth is a hamlet in Cumbria, England, containing around a dozen houses and formerly a toy factory.[1] It is approximately 19miles from Penrith. It is in the Lune Valley, is situated next to the River Lune and is at an altitude of 750feet. The oldest houses in the hamlet date as far back as the 17th century.

The hamlet has previously gone by the names "Kellath" and "Kellathe".[2]

Geography and Land Use

Kelleth is a rural hamlet and much of the land (more than 50%) is used for farming.

Situated on the outskirts of the hamlet are 3 disused limekilns.[3]

See also

Further References and External Links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.michaelfrosttoys.co.uk Kelleth Toy Factory website
  2. http://www.geog.port.ac.uk/webmap/thelakes/html/lgaz/lk06295.htm Kelleth page on "Old Cumbria Gazetteer" site
  3. http://www.cumbria-industries.org.uk/kilns.htm Limekilns info on Cumbria Industries site