Heversham
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Heversham is a small village and civil parish in the South Lakeland
district of Cumbria
, England
. It has a variety of recreational facilities, including tennis courts, bowling green, swimming pool and a playground. There are also rugby, football and hockey fields, as well as a cricket ground and pavilion.
The village is also known for its educational prowess, with an award winning primary school and one of the finest 6th form colleges in the region, with attendants from all over the world.
It is situated in a scenic area of the country, with such highlights as Heversham Head, home of the fabled "Magic Rock".
Among buildings of interest in Heversham are St Peter's Church
, an ornate place of worship, dating from the 8th Century. There is also one public house, referred to by the locals as the "Bluebell", though it is officially unnamed.
Heversham Grammar School existed for more than 370 years from 1612 until 1984, when it amalgamated with the comprehensive school in Milnthorpe to become the boarding house and 6th form college of Dallam School. The current headteacher of the combined school is Steven Holdup.
railway line from 26 June 1876. Passenger services ended on the branch on 4 May 1942.
William Wordsworth often travelled through the village, and it is known that he gained inspiration from and wrote the poem 'The World is too Much with Us" whilst rambling the marshes nearby.
David Starkey once voiced his critical opinion on the historic credibility of St Peters Church, which he claimed "is far from the picturesque symbol of spirit the locals believe it to be and is in fact a stark reminder of the oppression imposed by King John between 1210 and 1214 on the resident peasants who tarnished the streets with their brutish Scottish roots and threatening appearance." The parish voiced its discontent with Starkey's comments, but later came to terms with the plausibility of his sources.
South Lakeland
South Lakeland is a local government district in Cumbria, England. Its council is based in Kendal. It includes much of the Lake District.The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972...
district of Cumbria
Cumbria
Cumbria , is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle. It consists of six districts, and in...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It has a variety of recreational facilities, including tennis courts, bowling green, swimming pool and a playground. There are also rugby, football and hockey fields, as well as a cricket ground and pavilion.
The village is also known for its educational prowess, with an award winning primary school and one of the finest 6th form colleges in the region, with attendants from all over the world.
It is situated in a scenic area of the country, with such highlights as Heversham Head, home of the fabled "Magic Rock".
Among buildings of interest in Heversham are St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church, Heversham
St Peter's Church, Heversham, is in the village of Heversham, Cumbria, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Kendal, the archdeaconry of Westmorland and Furness, and the diocese of Carlisle. Its benefice is united with that of St Thomas, Milnthorpe. The church has...
, an ornate place of worship, dating from the 8th Century. There is also one public house, referred to by the locals as the "Bluebell", though it is officially unnamed.
Heversham Grammar School existed for more than 370 years from 1612 until 1984, when it amalgamated with the comprehensive school in Milnthorpe to become the boarding house and 6th form college of Dallam School. The current headteacher of the combined school is Steven Holdup.
Transport
Heversham is situated on the A6. It was on the Hincaster BranchHincaster Branch
The Hincaster Branch was a single track railway branch line of the Furness Railway which ran from on the Furness main line to a junction with the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway at Hincaster. Intermediate stations were provided at and Heversham...
railway line from 26 June 1876. Passenger services ended on the branch on 4 May 1942.
School
The 6th form and sports section of Dallam School are situated in Heversham. The local primary school, Heversham St Peters, used to be next to the church but was moved to Leasgill due to the fact that the toilets were right above the village water supply. It is a mixed school for pupils aged 4 to 11, and contains about 100 pupils.Famous occupants
Sir Winston Churchill once visited the village and commented on the glorious view which can be seen from the top of the head which looks out towards the estuary.William Wordsworth often travelled through the village, and it is known that he gained inspiration from and wrote the poem 'The World is too Much with Us" whilst rambling the marshes nearby.
David Starkey once voiced his critical opinion on the historic credibility of St Peters Church, which he claimed "is far from the picturesque symbol of spirit the locals believe it to be and is in fact a stark reminder of the oppression imposed by King John between 1210 and 1214 on the resident peasants who tarnished the streets with their brutish Scottish roots and threatening appearance." The parish voiced its discontent with Starkey's comments, but later came to terms with the plausibility of his sources.
Geography
External links
- http://www.heversham.org/heversham_history_bingham_1.html
- http://www.railscot.co.uk/Hincaster_Branch/frame.htm