Caldbeck
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Caldbeck is a village in Cumbria, England, historically within Cumberland, it is situated within the Lake District National Park. The village had 714 inhabitants according to the census of 2001.[1]
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Caldbeck | |
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Population | 714 (2001) |
OS grid reference | NY323377 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WIGTON |
Postcode district | CA7 |
Dialling code | 016974 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
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54.73°N 3.05°W / 54.73; -3.05 |
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Caldbeck is closely associated with neighbouring village Hesket Newmarket, which is 1.5 mi (2 km) to the east. The nearest town is Wigton, 7.8 mi (13 km) north west of the village, Carlisle is 13.8 mi (22 km) to the north, Cockermouth is 17 mi (27 km) to the south and Penrith is 15.7 mi (25 km) to the east.
The parish church is dedicated to St. Kentigern.
Caldbeck's closest fell is High Pike.