Great Asby is a village in Cumbria, England. Historically part of Westmorland, it is located approximately south east of Penrith and approximately south of Appleby-in-Westmorland. Its name is said to be derived from the , meaning ash and by, meaning farm.Great Asby info on Cumbria Directory
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.
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 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.Great Asby Scar info on Natural England website
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
References
External links
Great Asby Village website
Yorkshire Dales National Park Great Asby included August 2016
Westmorland Way Appleby to Arnside walking route
Westmorland Dales