Great Asby

Great Asby is a village in Cumbria, England. Historically part of Westmorland, it is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south east of Penrith and approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Its name is said to be derived from the Old Norse: askr, meaning ash and by, meaning farm. In present times the village is used mainly by the farming community. The village's church is St Peter's Church, which was built between 1863 and 1866.

1. Geography

Asby Beck runs through the middle of Great Asby although this gill tends more commonly to be dry except after heavy rain. Located about 2+1⁄2 miles (4.0 km) south west of the village is Great Asby Scar, which has been declared a national nature reserve, partly due to its limestone geology and also the flora that grow in its limestone pavement areas.

1. See also

Listed buildings in Asby, Westmorland and Furness Asby, Westmorland and Furness (civil parish) Little Asby Pate Hole

Yorkshire Dales National Park Great Asby included August 2016 Westmorland Way Great Asby is on the Appleby to Arnside walking route Westmorland Dales Great Asby is in the Westmorland Dales

1. References


1. External links

Media related to Great Asby at Wikimedia Commons

Great Asby Village website

Yorkshire Dales National Park Great Asby included August 2016 Westmorland Way Appleby to Arnside walking route Westmorland Dales