Dent

Dent Town, Cumbria

Dent

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Local Authority 

What is it –  Free access, National Park, Village 

When is it from – All or N/A

Dent, sometimes referred to as Dent Town, is an attractive ancient village of cobbled streets and stone cottages in beautiful rural Dentdale, on the western edge of the Yorkshire Dales. It has a history of self-contained independence, with roots possibly in an ancient Celtic Pennine kingdom ruled by a warrior king, Dunawt, from whom Dent gets its name. It is a farming community, though Dent Brewery (based in nearby Cowgill) is famous – its products are sold in the village’s two pubs. It is also known for its locally mined black marble – and as the birthplace of geologist Adam Sedgwick (1785-1873). At the centre of the village is a large and interesting 12th century parish church. There is also a fascinating and inspirational heritage centre and museum, where you can hear about ‘the terrible knitters of Dent’ . An annual music and beer festival is held in June and the area is popular with walkers.

 


Address

Cumbria LA10 5QL 

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