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'''Allithwaite''' is a small village in [[Cumbria]], England, located roughly {{convert|1.2|mi|1}} West of [[Grange-over-Sands]]. Most of its residents commute to local areas of [[Ulverston]], [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Kendal]] or [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] to work. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] in [[Lancashire]], Allithwaite, and the village of [[Cartmel]] situated to the north, are part of the [[civil parish]] of Lower Allithwaite. At the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]], the parish had a population of 1,758, increasing to 1,831 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126438&c=LA11+6QZ&d=16&e=62&g=6412460&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1434106544921&enc=1|title=Parish population 2011|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
'''Allithwaite''' is a village in [[Cumbria]], England, located roughly {{convert|1.2|mi|1}} west of [[Grange-over-Sands]]. Within the boundaries of the [[Historic counties of England|historic]] county of [[Lancashire]], Allithwaite, and the village of [[Cartmel]] situated to the north, are part of the [[civil parish]] of [[Lower Allithwaite]]. At the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]], the parish had a population of 1,758, increasing to 1,831 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11126438&c=LA11+6QZ&d=16&e=62&g=6412460&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1434106544921&enc=1|title=Parish population 2011|accessdate=12 June 2015}}</ref>
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[[File:Geograph-2164570-by-Karl-and-Ali.jpg|left|thumb|Wraysholme Tower]]


There is also a civil parish previously known as Upper Allithwaite which was renamed in 2018 as [[Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lindaleandnewtonincartmel.co.uk/change-of-parish-name/|title=Change of parish name|publisher=Lindale and Newton in Cartmel Parish Council|accessdate=5 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513203745/http://www.lindaleandnewtonincartmel.co.uk/change-of-parish-name/| archive-date=13 May 2019}}</ref> and includes [[Lindale, Cumbria|Lindale]], [[Low Newton, Cumbria|Low Newton]] and [[High Newton]]. The population of this parish at the 2011 Census was 843.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11129980&c=Upper+Allithwaite&d=16&e=62&g=6412461&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1453718394078&enc=1|title=Upper Allithwaite Civil Parish population 2011|accessdate=25 January 2016}}</ref>
There is a small primary school, Allithwaite Primary C of E School located next to the church. [[St Mary's Church, Allithwaite|St. Mary's Church]], along with Allithwaite Primary C of E School, was built by a legacy left to the village. The village also has two pubs, a post office, a children's playground and a reasonably sized playing field with a tennis court and a bowling green.


== Background and amenities ==
A mile to the south, Wraysholme Tower is a 15th-century [[Peel tower|pele tower]], used as a barn and cow-house, adjoining a 19th-century farmhouse.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wraysholme Tower |url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-77025-wraysholme-tower-lower-allithwaite |publisher=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk |accessdate=2011-03-08}}</ref>
Most of the residents of Allithwaite commute to [[Ulverston]], [[Barrow-in-Furness]], [[Kendal]] or [[Lancaster, Lancashire|Lancaster]] to work.


The Anglican [[parish church]] is [[St Mary's Church, Allithwaite|St. Mary's Church]], built in 1864–65 and designed by the Lancaster architect [[Edward Graham Paley]]. There is a small primary school, Allithwaite Primary C of E School located next to the church. Both church and school were built by a legacy left to the village by Mary Lambert of Boarbank Hall.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rowland |first=Pat |date=July 2013 |title=Mary Winfield Lambert |url=https://docslib.org/doc/6916716/mary-winfield-lambert |access-date= 20 December 2023 |website=DOCSLIB.ORG}}</ref> The village also has a pub, a post office, a children's playground and a reasonably sized playing field with a tennis court, a [[pump track]] and a [[bowling green]].{{cn|date=December 2023}}
According to recent surveys Allithwaite has no air pollution.{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}

==Wraysholme Tower==
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[[File:Wraysholme Tower.jpg|left|thumb|Wraysholme Tower]]
A mile to the south, Wraysholme Tower is a 15th-century [[Peel tower|pele tower]], now in agricultural use, which abuts a farmhouse dating from the 19th century.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1100320|desc=Wraysholme Tower|grade=II*|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> The tower was built by the Harrington family of [[Aldingham]]. A Michael Harrington acquired a grant of [[free warren]] in Aldingham in 1315. The tower, {{convert|40|ft|m}} by {{convert|28|ft|m}} and with walls {{convert|4|ft|m}} thick at their base, is constructed from [[limestone]] [[rubble]]. There was originally an entrance at the north-west corner.<ref name=gibson>{{cite book |title=Lancashire Castles and Towers |author=Leslie Irving Gibson |publisher=Dalesman Books |location=[[Clapham, North Yorkshire]] |year=1977 |page=48}}</ref> The roof is of slate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.visitcumbria.com/sl/wraysholme-tower/ |title=Wraysholme Tower |publisher=Visit Cumbria |date= |accessdate=5 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=The Cumbrian Castle listing. |url=http://www.matthewpemmott.co.uk/2006/06/wraysholme-tower-allithwaite.html |title=The castles, towers and fortified buildings of Cumbria: Wraysholme Tower, Allithwaite |publisher=Matthewpemmott.co.uk |date=4 June 2006 |accessdate=5 July 2015}}</ref>

==Boarbank Hall==
[[File:Boarbank Hall and Fountain - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|Boarbank Hall]]
Boarbank Hall, to the west of the village, is a convent, nursing home and guest house, with a community of twelve [[Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Mercy of Jesus|Augustinian sisters]] and two [[Order of Saint Benedict|Benedictine sisters]].<ref name="comm-today">{{cite web|title=The community today|url=http://www.boarbankhall.org.uk/index.php/community/the-community-today|publisher=Boarbank Hall|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref> There has been a house on the site since at least 1592, but the present house, in an Italian style, was built in 1870 after a fire had destroyed the previous frontage. The Augustinian Cannonesses acquired the house in 1921.<ref name="house">{{cite web|title=House and Gardens|url=http://www.boarbankhall.org.uk/index.php/hospitality/house-gardens|publisher=Boarbank Hall|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History of the Canonesses|url=http://www.boarbankhall.org.uk/index.php/community/history|publisher=Boarbank Hall|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="wessie">{{cite news|title=Mansion tells a tale of privilege and tragedy|url=http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/nostalgia/8322035.Mansion_tells_a_tale_of_privilege_and_tragedy/|accessdate=22 June 2017|work=Westmorland Gazette|date=12 August 2010}}</ref> The Oratory, built in 1986, was the subject of an episode of BBC television's ''[[Building Sights]]'', featuring architect [[Richard MacCormac]], in 1991.<ref name="iplayer">{{cite web|title=Building Sights: Series 3:12 Boarbank Hall Oratory|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01rrbg2/building-sights-series-3-12-boarbank-hall-oratory|publisher=BBC iPlayer|accessdate=22 June 2017}}</ref>

== Governance ==
Allithwaite lies within the [[Westmorland and Lonsdale (UK Parliament constituency)|Westmorland and Lonsdale]] parliamentary constituency, and its current MP is [[Tim Farron]], former leader of the [[Liberal Democrats (UK)|Liberal Democrats]]. Since 2023 the village has been part of the [[Westmorland and Furness Council|Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority]], replacing the former [[South Lakeland|South Lakeland District Council]].

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*[http://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/allithwaite-upper Cumbria County History Trust: Allithwaite, Upper] (nb: provisional research only - see Talk page)
*[http://www.allithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/ Allithwaite C of E Primary School]
*[http://www.allithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/ Allithwaite C of E Primary School]
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54°10′49″N 2°56′23″W / 54.1802°N 2.9398°W / 54.1802; -2.9398

Allithwaite is a village in Cumbria, England, located roughly 1.2 miles (1.9 km) west of Grange-over-Sands. Within the boundaries of the historic county of Lancashire, Allithwaite, and the village of Cartmel situated to the north, are part of the civil parish of Lower Allithwaite. At the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 1,758, increasing to 1,831 at the 2011 Census.[1]

There is also a civil parish previously known as Upper Allithwaite which was renamed in 2018 as Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel,[2] and includes Lindale, Low Newton and High Newton. The population of this parish at the 2011 Census was 843.[3]

Background and amenities

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Most of the residents of Allithwaite commute to Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal or Lancaster to work.

The Anglican parish church is St. Mary's Church, built in 1864–65 and designed by the Lancaster architect Edward Graham Paley. There is a small primary school, Allithwaite Primary C of E School located next to the church. Both church and school were built by a legacy left to the village by Mary Lambert of Boarbank Hall.[4] The village also has a pub, a post office, a children's playground and a reasonably sized playing field with a tennis court, a pump track and a bowling green.[citation needed]

Wraysholme Tower

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Wraysholme Tower

A mile to the south, Wraysholme Tower is a 15th-century pele tower, now in agricultural use, which abuts a farmhouse dating from the 19th century.[5] The tower was built by the Harrington family of Aldingham. A Michael Harrington acquired a grant of free warren in Aldingham in 1315. The tower, 40 feet (12 m) by 28 feet (8.5 m) and with walls 4 feet (1.2 m) thick at their base, is constructed from limestone rubble. There was originally an entrance at the north-west corner.[6] The roof is of slate.[7][8]

Boarbank Hall

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Boarbank Hall

Boarbank Hall, to the west of the village, is a convent, nursing home and guest house, with a community of twelve Augustinian sisters and two Benedictine sisters.[9] There has been a house on the site since at least 1592, but the present house, in an Italian style, was built in 1870 after a fire had destroyed the previous frontage. The Augustinian Cannonesses acquired the house in 1921.[10][11][12] The Oratory, built in 1986, was the subject of an episode of BBC television's Building Sights, featuring architect Richard MacCormac, in 1991.[13]

Governance

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Allithwaite lies within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency, and its current MP is Tim Farron, former leader of the Liberal Democrats. Since 2023 the village has been part of the Westmorland and Furness Unitary Authority, replacing the former South Lakeland District Council.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 12 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Change of parish name". Lindale and Newton in Cartmel Parish Council. Archived from the original on 13 May 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Upper Allithwaite Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. ^ Rowland, Pat (July 2013). "Mary Winfield Lambert". DOCSLIB.ORG. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Wraysholme Tower (Grade II*) (1100320)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  6. ^ Leslie Irving Gibson (1977). Lancashire Castles and Towers. Clapham, North Yorkshire: Dalesman Books. p. 48.
  7. ^ "Wraysholme Tower". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  8. ^ The Cumbrian Castle listing. (4 June 2006). "The castles, towers and fortified buildings of Cumbria: Wraysholme Tower, Allithwaite". Matthewpemmott.co.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  9. ^ "The community today". Boarbank Hall. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  10. ^ "House and Gardens". Boarbank Hall. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  11. ^ "History of the Canonesses". Boarbank Hall. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  12. ^ "Mansion tells a tale of privilege and tragedy". Westmorland Gazette. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  13. ^ "Building Sights: Series 3:12 Boarbank Hall Oratory". BBC iPlayer. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
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