Nenthead (Cumberland)

About the flag

The Nenthead Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this Cumberland village.

The green triangle issuing from the hoist has a dual significance.

Firstly, it evokes the name of the village by symbolising the head of the Nent valley.

It also references nearby Knowbury Hill, the easternmost point of the historic county of Cumberland, in using the same green as the Cumberland Flag.

Upon the green triangle is the eight-pointed star of Quakerism to recall the origins of the town.

Below the triangle are a series of black and white (argent) hoops.

These denote the streams of lead and silver that underly Nenthead and formed the foundation of its industry.