Cardewlees

Cardewlees is a hamlet in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland. It is about 4.5 miles (7 km) southwest of Carlisle.^[1] It is located northwest of Dalston (of which parish it belongs to^[2]), north of Cardew and northeast of Thursby, just off the A595 road.^[3] A windmill located here has been converted into apartments. Thursby Manor is located nearby.^[4] Cardewlees hit the headlines in 1862 when resident Sarah Carrick poisoned herself with phosphorus paste, or rat poison.^[5]

Cardewlees
Hamlet
Windmill at Cardewlees
Cardewlees Location in the former Carlisle district Show map of the former City of Carlisle district Cardewlees Location within Cumbria Show map of Cumbria
OS grid reference	NY349511
Civil parish	Dalston
Unitary authority	Cumberland
Ceremonial county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CARLISLE
Postcode district	CA5
Dialling code	01228
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Carlisle
List of places UK England Cumbria 54.851°N 3.014°W / 54.851; -3.014

Archaeologically it is known for The Cardewlees Altar.^[6]

Notable people

It is the birthplace of John Wilson, an architect with the Board of Ordnance who was responsible for some of the Regency buildings in the island of Guernsey.^[7]

See also

• List of places in Cumbria