Hadrian's Wall in the parish, west of Milecastle 49

Waterhead is a civil parish in Carlisle district, Cumbria, England. At the 2011 census it had a population of 130.[1]

The east and south boundaries of the parish are largely formed by the River Irthing. The area of the parish is 1,838.88 hectares (7.1000 sq mi).[1] Part of the village of Gilsland lies in the parish, while some of the village is in Northumberland.[2]

A section of Hadrian's Wall, with Birdoswald Roman fort, and the related Hadrian's Wall Path both lie within the parish, near its southern border.

There is a parish council, the lowest tier of local government.[3][4]

The B6318 road from Langholm to Gilsland passes through the parish.

Listed buildings

As of 2017 the parish contains eight listed buildings, all at grade II.

References

  1. 1 2 UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Waterhead Parish (1170212529)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Gilsland". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Waterhead Parish Council". Carlisle City Council. Carlisle City Council. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Waterhead Parish Council". Cumbria Council Portal. Cumbria County Council. Retrieved 22 September 2017.

54°59′N 2°38′W / 54.99°N 2.63°W / 54.99; -2.63


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