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In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Rosthwaite like this:
Rosthwaite, vil., Crosthwaite par., Cumberland, in Borrowdale, 6 miles S. of Keswick, near Borrowdale church; P.O.; is situated amid grand scenery, and is a favourite centre for mountain excursions.
Rosthwaite is now part of CUMBERLAND Unitary Authority. Click here for graphs and data of how CUMBERLAND has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Rosthwaite itself, go to Statistics.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Rosthwaite in Cumberland | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/25939
Date accessed: 09th April 2026
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