Lazonby

Many thanks to Lazonby Parish Council & John and Pat Judson for facilitating this camera's location. We extend our sincere gratitude to Lazonby Parish Council and John and Pat Judson for their invaluable assistance in securing the location for this camera. The B6413 road, which encompasses Lazonby Bridge, is susceptible to flooding. In order to address this concern, a strategically positioned Farson streaming webcam has been deployed to enable real-time monitoring of water levels and road conditions in the area.Lazonby village is fortunate to enjoy a range of amenities, including a church, a chapel, two pubs (the Midland Hotel and the Joiner's Arms), a primary school, a retained fire station, a Lakes & Dales Co-operative supermarket and post office, a livestock auction mart, a swimming pool and campsite, a railway station (part of the Settle-Carlisle line), and the Bell's of Lazonby bakery complex. Additionally, there is an independent wooden toy shop called Croglin Toys & Designs, housed in the old school building, believed to date back to the 18th century, as well as an independent petrol station. The village boasts its own village hall, complete with a snooker club and allotments.The parish church of St. Nicholas forms a united benefice with churches in the nearby areas of Great Salkeld and Kirkoswald. Constructed between 1864 and 1866, the church underwent a rebuilding process under the architectural guidance of Anthony Salvin, funded by the Macleans of Lazonby Hall. Noteworthy features include the intricate woodwork crafted by Canon B W Wilson, who served as the Rector from 1877 to 1920. These remarkable woodwork details can be observed on the south door, north vestry door, pulpit, chancel, organ, and tower screens. A striking unadorned wheel cross, possibly dating back to the 10th century, graces the apex of the graveyard. The church is equipped with four bells for full-circle ringing.In recent years, Lazonby has experienced a surge in new housing developments. The village is predominantly inhabited by individuals who commute to either Penrith or Carlisle for work. The civil parish of Lazonby encompasses no other villages but includes the settlements of Baronwood and Brackenbank. Notably, the Low Plains area is home to a mineral water bottling plant that produces 'Aqua Pura' mineral water. Previously, the parish encompassed the Chapelry of Plumpton, which encompassed the settlements of Salkeld Gate, Brockleymoor, Plumpton Foot, and Theifside. Plumpton, also known as Plumpton Wall, remained a chapelry or township of Lazonby until 1866.