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Grasmere, par., township, and vil., NW. WestmorLand -- par., 26,090 ac. (including part of Ambleside in Windermere par.), pop. 2830; township, 7319 ac. pop. 736; vil., 3½ miles NW. of Ambleside, pop. 684; P.O., T.O. The fine sheet of water known as Grasmere is one of the most charming attractions of the Lake District. In the vicinity resided Wordsworth (1770-1850), who was buried in the churchyard. De Quincey (1785-1859) was likewise a resident.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish, township, and village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
| Administrative units: | Grasmere Parish Westmorland Ancient County |
| Place: | Grasmere |
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