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Carlisle (/ kɑːrˈlaɪl / kar-LYLE, locally / ˈkɑːrlaɪl / KAR-lyle; [1] from Cumbric: Caer Luel[2][3][4][5]) is a cathedral city in the ceremonial county of Cumbria in England. It is the administrative centre of Cumberland Council which covers an area similar to the historic county of Cumberland.
May 1, 2023 · Cumbria’s only city, Carlisle is rooted in the 2nd century as a Roman settlement tied to Hadrian’s Wall, the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire. That enormous defence is the largest Roman artefact in the world, and there are forts and long portions of the wall in touching distance of Carlisle.
Carlisle, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and city (district), administrative county of Cumbria, historic county of Cumberland, northwestern England, on the Scottish border.
Carlisle, a significant place since well before Roman times and currently England’s biggest city, offers a plethora of things to see and do for all.
Standing proudly between the Lake District National Park and Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle is a modern metropolis which has seen its fair share of history - at least 2,000 years’ worth!
Jan 3, 2024 · An impressive 2,000-year-old city that’s steeped in history, Carlisle is one of Northern England’s most popular places to visit. From the old castle dating back hundreds of years to places like the aviation museum, there’s fun for the whole family.
Carlisle, the Border City, is the main shopping, commercial and industrial centre for the northern half of Cumbria, and a fair amount of southern Scotland. Tourist Information Centre in the old Town Hall. The Romans established a settlement here – primarily to serve the forts on Hadrian’s Wall.
