Hugh Seat
Encyclopedia
Hugh Seat is a mountain
, or more accurately a fell
, in Mallerstang
on the eastern edge of Cumbria
, England
. It lies on the present border between Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Hugh Seat is a high point above Black Fell Moss, an extensive area of peat bog drained by Red Gill Beck, which is the source of the River Eden
. At this "watershed of England" two other great rivers, the Ure
and the Swale
, also rise within a kilometer of the Eden.
Although it has a relatively small prominence, having several other high points nearby (and is therefore classified as a "sub-Hewitt
" or a Nuttall
but not a Marilyn
), Hugh Seat nevertheless rises conspicuously above the source of the River Eden
.
The old name for this peak was Hugh Seat Morvill or sometimes Morvil Hill, (and Daniel Defoe
confuses it with Wild Boar Fell
in his "Tour").
Near the summit there is a column of cut stones, known as "Lady's Pillar", and the inscription AP1664 can just be made out - for Anne Pembroke, Lady Anne Clifford
's married name. The pillar was erected in 1664 to commemorate Sir Hugh de Morville
, Lady Anne's predecessor as Earl of Cumberland and Lord of the Manor of Mallerstang. (Sir Hugh was one of the four knights responsible for the murder of Archbishop St.Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral
in 1170).
The border between the counties of Cumbria
and North Yorkshire
is marked near the summit by a fence, which is intended to stop sheep which are "heafed" (trained to stay in a certain area without the need for fences) straying beyond their allotted common land.
There are extensive views from the summit - south east to Cotterdale and Wensleydale
, north west to Gregory Chapel
, and west to Mallerstang
and Wild Boar Fell
. This rugged terrain between Great Shunner Fell
and Wild Boar Fell, (part of what David Bellamy
has called "the last wilderness in England"), is too inaccessible to be well known by tourists, but it is a favourite route for many walkers.
Mountain
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, or more accurately a fell
Fell
“Fell” is a word used to refer to mountains, or certain types of mountainous landscape, in Scandinavia, the Isle of Man, and parts of northern England.- Etymology :...
, in Mallerstang
Mallerstang
Mallerstang is a civil parish in the extreme east of Cumbria, and, geographically, a dale at the head of the upper Eden Valley. Originally part of Westmorland, it lies about south of the nearest town, Kirkby Stephen...
on the eastern edge 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 lies on the present border between Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
River Eden, Cumbria
The River Eden is a river that flows through Cumbria, England on its way to the Solway Firth.-Course of river:The Eden rises in Black Fell Moss, Mallerstang, on the high ground between High Seat, Yorkshire Dales and Hugh Seat. Here it forms the boundary between the counties of Cumbria and North...
. At this "watershed of England" two other great rivers, the Ure
Ure
Ure may refer to:* River Ure* Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology* Oriya people, and Indian gotra also known as the "Ures"* French for a species of wild bullAs a surname of Scottish origin:* Alexander Ure, 1st Baron Strathclyde, Scottish politician and judge...
and the Swale
Swale
Swale is a local government district with borough status in Kent, England. Its council is based in Sittingbourne. The borough is named after the narrow channel called The Swale, a channel that separates the mainland of Kent from the Isle of Sheppey, and which occupies the central part of the...
, also rise within a kilometer of the Eden.
Although it has a relatively small prominence, having several other high points nearby (and is therefore classified as a "sub-Hewitt
Hewitt
- People :In science:* Carl Hewitt, US scientist* Edwin Hewitt, mathematician* John Hewitt , British and South African herpetologist and museum curator* Paul G...
" or a Nuttall
Nuttall
Nuttall may refer to:People:*Amy Nuttall , British actress*Anthony Nuttall , English literary critic*Carrie Nuttall, photographer*Charles Nuttall , Australian artist*David Nuttall Nuttall may refer to:People:*Amy Nuttall (b. 1982), British actress*Anthony Nuttall (1937 - 2007), English literary...
but not a Marilyn
Marilyn (hill)
A Marilyn is a mountain or hill in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland or Isle of Man with a relative height of at least 150 metres , regardless of absolute height or other merit...
), Hugh Seat nevertheless rises conspicuously above the source of the River Eden
River Eden, Cumbria
The River Eden is a river that flows through Cumbria, England on its way to the Solway Firth.-Course of river:The Eden rises in Black Fell Moss, Mallerstang, on the high ground between High Seat, Yorkshire Dales and Hugh Seat. Here it forms the boundary between the counties of Cumbria and North...
.
Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe , born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain and along with others such as Richardson,...
confuses it with Wild Boar Fell
Wild Boar Fell
Wild Boar Fell is a mountain in Mallerstang on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England. At , it is either the 4th highest fell in the Yorkshire Dales or the 5th, whether counting nearby High Seat or not...
in his "Tour").
Near the summit there is a column of cut stones, known as "Lady's Pillar", and the inscription AP1664 can just be made out - for Anne Pembroke, Lady Anne Clifford
Lady Anne Clifford
Lady Anne Clifford, 14th Baroness de Clifford was the only surviving child of George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland by his wife Lady Margaret Russell, daughter of Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford...
's married name. The pillar was erected in 1664 to commemorate Sir Hugh de Morville
Hugh de Morville
Hugh de Morville may refer to:* Hugh de Morville, or Richard de Morville , Norman noble* Hugh de Morville, Lord of Cunningham and Lauderdale * Hugh de Morville, Lord of Westmorland...
, Lady Anne's predecessor as Earl of Cumberland and Lord of the Manor of Mallerstang. (Sir Hugh was one of the four knights responsible for the murder of Archbishop St.Thomas Beckett in Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England and forms part of a World Heritage Site....
in 1170).
The border between the counties 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...
and North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
is marked near the summit by a fence, which is intended to stop sheep which are "heafed" (trained to stay in a certain area without the need for fences) straying beyond their allotted common land.
There are extensive views from the summit - south east to Cotterdale and Wensleydale
Wensleydale
Wensleydale is the valley of the River Ure on the east side of the Pennines in North Yorkshire, England.Wensleydale lies in the Yorkshire Dales National Park – one of only a few valleys in the Dales not currently named after its principal river , but the older name, "Yoredale", can still be seen...
, north west to Gregory Chapel
Gregory Chapel
Gregory Chapel is one of the high points of the fells on the border between Cumbria and North Yorkshire.The summit is marked by a nearby sheep shelter and an unusual and conspicuous cairn - taller and more rectangular than most others locally. The main rock in the area is limestone, with Millstone...
, and west to Mallerstang
Mallerstang
Mallerstang is a civil parish in the extreme east of Cumbria, and, geographically, a dale at the head of the upper Eden Valley. Originally part of Westmorland, it lies about south of the nearest town, Kirkby Stephen...
and Wild Boar Fell
Wild Boar Fell
Wild Boar Fell is a mountain in Mallerstang on the eastern edge of Cumbria, England. At , it is either the 4th highest fell in the Yorkshire Dales or the 5th, whether counting nearby High Seat or not...
. This rugged terrain between Great Shunner Fell
Great Shunner Fell
Great Shunner Fell is the third highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, and the highest point in Wensleydale; at 716 metres above sea level.The Pennine Way passes over its summit, on the way from Hawes to Keld...
and Wild Boar Fell, (part of what David Bellamy
David Bellamy
David James Bellamy OBE is a British author, broadcaster, environmental campaigner and botanist. He has lived in County Durham since 1960.-Career:...
has called "the last wilderness in England"), is too inaccessible to be well known by tourists, but it is a favourite route for many walkers.