Camerton, Cumbria

infobox UK place
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static_image_caption= Camerton Hall
country = England
official_name= Camerton
latitude= 54.65
longitude= -3.48
population = 172 (2001)
shire_district= Allerdale
shire_county = Cumbria
region= North West England
constituency_westminster= Workington
post_town = Workington
postcode_district = CA14 1
os_grid_reference= NY037312

Camerton is a small village dating back at least to Medieval times situated about a mile North East of Seaton in West Cumbria. The village is linked by road to Seaton, Great Broughton and Flimby, and there is also a small footbridge over the river to Great Clifton.

Up until the earlier 1950s Camerton had its own Train Station, the station masters house is still there but it is now a private residence. The old bridge supports and the railway line embankment can still be seen today. There is some lovely walking opportunities in the area including the nearby Scar Bank wood.

St Peters church

St Peters church is located South East of the village on a meander of the River Derwent. The church building dates from the mid-1800s.The church contains the tomb of 'Black Tom', an old 'lord' of Camerton. According to local legend, Black Tom's ghost haunts the churchyard. Black Tom is also the name of the village pub.Another local legend tells of the spirit of a woman named Elsie Tinkler that is said to haunt the nearby village of Great Clifton.

External links

* [http://www.visitcumbria.com/churches/chw19.htm St Peters church] - visitcumbria.com