Seaton, Cumbria
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| Seaton | |
  Seaton shown within Cumbria |
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| Population | 5,100 (2001 Census) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Allerdale |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | CA14 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Cumbria | |
Seaton is one of the largest villages in England, housing over 5,100 people as of 2001. It is situated next to the town of Workington and the village of Camerton along the River Derwent and dates back at least to Medieval times.
It is within the borough of Allerdale and has its own Parish Council.
The village is traditionally split into 'High' and 'Low' Seaton. Generally speaking, Low Seaton is the oldest part of the village and runs South West from Causeway Road towards Camerton. High Seaton makes up the remainder.
Many housing estates have been built post-1950, including Ling Beck Park, Hunter's Drive Estate and Whitestiles, and make up the vast majority of the current population. As these developments are in the North and East of the village, the are considered a part of High Seaton.
Seaton has a long history of mining and farming, and had a large population increase during the 1800's caused by the boom of nearby Workington's steel industry. Although the steel industry is now subsided somewhat, it remains a dormitory settlement for other West Coast industries such as B.N.F.L.
Amenities include: some small local shops, a petrol station, two schools; Seaton Primary[1] and Seaton Junior Church of England school[2], a library, several pubs, and a local Rugby Football team[3].
[edit] History
In 1762 Seaton Iron Works was established on the north bank of the River Derwent below the village at Barepot. It was a major concern at one time, employing hundreds of people, before its blast furnace was last operated in 1857. The structures were demolished and there is very little trace remaining of the iron works today.
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