Satterthwaite
| Satterthwaite | |
| Lancashire | |
|---|---|
 All Saints' Parish Church | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SD338923 |
| Location: | 54°19’22"N, 3°1’9"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 215 (2011 Census) |
| Post town: | Satterthwaite |
| Postcode: | LA12 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 |
| Local Government | |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Westmorland and Lonsdale |
Satterthwaite is a small village and parish in the Lancashire Lake District. It is situated in Grizedale, a valley about four miles south of Hawkshead. It has a church, All Saints', and a Parish Room. It had a population of 215 according to the 2011 census, In 2001 it had a population of 257 showing a decline in the population.[1] The difference between the population rates from the earlier year, for example 1881 to modern day statistics. These statistics show how the area of Satterthwaite has changed through generations.In 1881 the population was at its highest at 450, then started to gradually decline. The first sudden decline in population 1891 which was a long 10-year gap. The population fell to 410, this could show how Satterthwaite as an area is changing. The next sudden decline was in 1911, this has been the highest decline in population to happen in the history of Satterwaite. The population was 410 in 1911 whereas the population fell to 325 in 1931, which is a dramatic change for the area and may of effected trades and work for the people living there. Overall the population has declined from the early stages of Satterthwaite history, this is probably due to rural urban migration.[2]
In the 1870s Satterthwaite was described as "Satterthwaite, a village and a township-chapelry in Hawkshead parish, Lancashire. The village stands on the river Leven, 4 miles S E of Coniston r. station."[3]
Places to Visit
Satterthwaite has some beautiful surrounding areas and places to visit. Some of the main places to visit are Dale park, Grizedale and Graythwaite. Dale park is ideal for leisure activities such as hiking and rambling, looking at the landscape throughout the high, middle and low altitudes.[4] Grizedale is also ideal for leisure activities as the area of the land is 24.47km2[5] A campsite is the main attraction swell as cycling and walking paths. Within Grizedale is the Force Forge and Force Mills. The water from Force Beck exit out the Force Mill as well as Force Forge.[6] Graythwaite is situated at the Southern Eastern corner of Satterthwaite. The hall is closed to the public but the Graythwaite hall garden are open for tourists.[7]
References
- ↑ "Satterthwaite: Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key statistics". Office for National Statistics. https://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128208&c=satterthwaite&d=16&e=62&g=6412315&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1422365245765&enc=1. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ "Total Population". http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10379702/cube/TOT_POP. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ↑ Wilson, John Marius (1870). Gazetteer of England and Wales. Edinburgh: A.Fullerton & Co.. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/10880. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ "SATTERTHWAITE PARISH COMMUNITY WEBSITE".
- ↑ "Grizedale Forest".
- ↑ "SATTERTHWAITE PARISH COMMUNITY WEBSITE".
- ↑ "SATTERTHWAITE PARISH COMMUNITY WEBSITE".
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