Crook Cumbria The Lake District.

In the 1800's there were mills operating in the area. They manufactured bobbins and worsted cloth. Farms date back as far as the 15^th century. Crook village Sun Inn courtesy of Graeme Dougal

A row of cottages, built in 1711, now serves as a village pub, The Sun. The tradition began in horse and buggy days when local brew was served to travellers from one of the doorways.

St Catherine's Church in the village was built in 1887, but still retains a 14^th century bell from an earlier church. Crook St Catherines church 1887 courtesy of Graeme Dougal

Near the village is the tower of what was the manor chapel for Crook Hall. It served the people from the 16^th to the end of the 19^th century.

Crook is a pleasant stop between two busy towns.

Location Map of Crook
Crook is on a minor road off the A591, 4 miles northwest of Kendal

Photos courtesy of Graeme Dougal

Crook Millineum stone courtesy of Graeme Dougal

Crook village cottage courtesy of Graeme Dougal

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