Selside
Just north of Kendal is Selside. It is a farming area situated in rolling, hilly countryside, with a population of around 300.
There are many scattered farms and cottages, some of which date back centuries. One such is Selside Hall.
Selside Hall dates back to the 13th century. It has two pele towers added in the 15th & 16th centuries. The oldest part of the building has walls four feet thick!
It was originally owned by a family with the same name – Selside. Around the time of Richard II (1377-1399), it came by marriage to the Thornburghs, who came from Yorkshire. The Thornburgh family owned the hall until 1774.
Selside has a small primary school and church.
The original primary school was built on land with money given by John Kitching in 1730. It is now a private residence.
St Thomas’s church overlooks Selside Hall. The churchyard is surrounded by yew trees, snowdrops and daffodils. The church looks down on Selside Hall
St Thomas’s Church, Selside with Whitewell was built in this site in 1838, it was restored in 1894.
Watchgate Water Treatment Plant is tucked away on the old Roman road. It was built in 1972 and is the biggest water treatment plant in Europe. It draws water from Windermere, Haweswater, Ullswater, and Thirlmere. It supplies a large area covering Manchester to Barrow.
FAQs:
- How far is Selside from Kendal?
Answer:
Selside is approximately 6 miles from Kendal in Cumbria.
2. Does the A6 take you to Selside?
Answer:
Yes, to get to Selside take the A6 from Kendal travelling north towards Penrith.
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