Keld, Cumbria

Keld (or Keilde) is a hamlet in the English county of Cumbria. It lies within the civil parish of Shap.

Keld
Keld Chapel
Keld Location in Eden, Cumbria Show map of the former Eden District Keld Location within Cumbria Show map of Cumbria
OS grid reference	NY552144
Civil parish	Shap
Unitary authority	Westmorland and Furness
Ceremonial county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	PENRITH
Postcode district	CA10
Dialling code	017683
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Westmorland and Lonsdale
List of places UK England Cumbria 54.523°N 2.691°W / 54.523; -2.691

On the banks of the River Lowther it is a mile southwest of Shap and falls within that village's civil parish, Shap Abbey is nearby. Keld's medieval chapel (right) is noted for its unusual simplicity.

See also

• Cumbria portal

• Listed buildings in Shap

External links

• Video footage and history of Keld Chapel
• Map sources for Keld, Cumbria