Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bassenthwaite within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bassenthwaite, par. and vil. with ry. sta., W. Cumberland, on E. side of Bassenthwaite Water, 4 miles NW. of Keswick, 6915 ac., pop. 509; P.O.