Historical Geography information for Great Salkeld, Cumberland, England
| Place Name | Great Salkeld |
| Description | Great Salkeld is a small village and civil parish in the Eden District of Cumbria, England, a few miles to the north east of Penrith. The village is believed to have been connected at one time by a bridge over the River Eden to Little Salkeld. In the Middle Ages, the village was sometimes referred to in documents as Salkeld Regis as it was at times the property of the Crown. St. Cuthbert's church was built in the twelfth century, and is remarkable for the pele tower which was added to it in the fourteenth century. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Great Salkeld |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93645 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092777 |
British Surname Clusters | Nelson | Nelson, Nelsen, Neilsen, Neilson, Neillson, Neilsson, Nealson |