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As a frontier town for over a millennium and a half, Carlisle is a military city. It is the most besieged place in the British Isles, having been besieged at least ten times, and has garrisoned troops for most of its history. [ 76 ]
It had been almost a century of peace since the siege of the Civil War and Carlisle had lost its military focus and ability to prepare for battle. As the Jacobite army dug trenches and prepared to scale the Carlisle Walls, the city and its depleted garrison surrendered, raising the white flag.
William II built Carlisle Castle, which houses a military museum. Carlisle Cathedral, founded in the 12th century, is one of the smallest in England. A border city, and the third most northerly city in England, Carlisle district predominantly spanned the flood plain of the River Eden.
- Old Town Hall. In the town center is Carlisle’s Old Town Hall. Built in 1669, the building is the focal point of the original market area in the city. Even though it’s no longer used for town council purposes, the pink building with detailed clock tower is now home to the Tourist Information.
- Do a bit of shopping. While Carlisle doesn’t have the same retail options it used to, the shops are still worth a look around. There are still some independent stores around English Street and the old Carlisle Market Hall.
- Carlisle Castle. Without a doubt one of the coolest things to do in Carlisle is spend time at the 900+ year old castle. Built in 1092, this defensive fort has pride and place near the city centre and mustn’t be missed.
- Museum of Military Life. Within the grounds of Carlisle Castle is an exceptional military museum. While only small, it details the border regiments of the region and the battles they fought in.
Explore dungeons and labyrinths at Carlisle’s medieval castle, 900 -year-old cathedral and Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life, all housed within the city’s Historic Quarter. Stand on the edge of an empire
Carlisle was founded as a town by the Romans, established to serve the forts on Hadrian's Wall. During the Middle Ages Carlisle became an important military stronghold guarding the border with Scotland. Carlisle Castle was built in 1092 by King William II and served as a military castle until the accession of King James I, when it became redundant.
Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. It has withstood many sieges, held captive a royal prisoner, and been home to the King's Own Royal Border Regiment.
