Buckle Yeat is situated in the village of Near Sawrey.
The name Buckle Yeat is over 300 years old and it means fasten the gate.In years gone by the gate referred to would be the gate to the village.
Near Sawrey was once home to the children's writer Beatrix Potter about whom the movie Miss Potter is all about. Hill Top Farm where she wrote many of her stories is a museum and is open to the public.
Near Sawrey
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
The frosty weather is still with us, -5 degrees at noon according to the temperature gauge in the car. We had a walk up to High Dam today and as these pictures show it has to be cold to freeze running water.
High Dam is every bit as picturesque as Tarn Hows but not quite as busy.
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