Storrs is a hamlet in the civil parish of Windermere and Bowness, in the Westmorland and Furness district of the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. It lies 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Bowness-on-Windermere, on the A592 road, close to the east shore of the lake, Windermere.[1]

Storrs
Boathouses at Storrs
Storrs is located in the former South Lakeland district
Storrs
Storrs
Location in South Lakeland
Storrs is located in Cumbria
Storrs
Storrs
Location within Cumbria
OS grid referenceSD394940
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Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWINDERMERE
Postcode districtLA23
Dialling code015394
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Cumbria
54°20′20″N 2°55′56″W / 54.3388°N 2.9321°W / 54.3388; -2.9321

Historically a part of Westmorland, the most notable landmark is the Grade II* listed Georgian mansion and folly at Storrs Hall.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "History of Storrs, in South Lakeland and Westmorland". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1332564)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
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