Waterhead, Carlisle

Waterhead is a civil parish in Carlisle district, Cumbria, England. At the 2011 census it had a population of 130.[1]

Hadrian's Wall in the parish, west of Milecastle 49

The east and south boundaries of the parish are largely formed by the River Irthing. The area of the parish is 1,838.88 hectares (7.1000 sq mi).[1] Part of the village of Gilsland lies in the parish, while some of the village is in Northumberland.[2]

A section of Hadrian's Wall, with Birdoswald Roman fort, and the related Hadrian's Wall Path both lie within the parish, near its southern border.

There is a parish council, the lowest tier of local government.[3][4]

The B6318 road from Langholm to Gilsland passes through the parish.

Listed buildings
Main article: Listed buildings in Waterhead, Carlisle

As of 2017 the parish contains eight listed buildings, all at grade II.

References
  1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Waterhead Parish (1170212529)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  2. "Gilsland". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  3. "Waterhead Parish Council". Carlisle City Council. Carlisle City Council. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
  4. "Waterhead Parish Council". Cumbria Council Portal. Cumbria County Council. Retrieved 22 September 2017.


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