Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth is a civil parish in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland. It lies north of Bassenthwaite Lake, in the Lake District and near its northern edge.
According to the 2001 census it had a population of 40 The Cumbria Directory who live in .1901 description At the 2011 Census it was measured that the population was still less than 100.
According to Bulmer's History & Directory Of Cumberland (1901); "Snittlegarth ... is supposed to have been formerly a village of considerable magnitude. The word "Snittlegarth" is thought to signify an enclosure".Text from Bulmer (1901)
Governance Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth is part of the parliamentary constituency of Penrith and Solway.
For Local Government purposes it is in the Cumberland Unitary Authority area.
There is no parish council, only an annual parish meeting.
See also
Listed buildings in Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth
References
External links Cumbria County History Trust: Bewaldeth and Snittlegarth (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page)