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Cathedral City on the Border
Carlisle on the M6
Motorway at the North end of Cumbria on the Scottish Border is a historic City,
worthy of a visit at anytime of the year and perfectly located for a restful few
hours or stopover while en-route North or South.
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The Cities name comes
from the Carvel Cross (Carlisle) which stood in the town acting as a central
meeting place, from which Bonnie Prince Charlie made his proclamation claiming
the throne for his father. Also in the centre is Redness Hall now the Guildhall
a three storey Wood framed building originating in the 15th
century now used as a Museum.
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In the grounds of St
Cuthbert’s Church is a 15th century Tithe Barn and the Sallyport
Stairs which was a secret entrance in the west wall of the city latterly used
for smuggling past the city Gate Toll Booths.
The City walls were
built in the 12th century and offer a view of many historic points
around the city such as Dixon's Factory Chimney which stands 300 ft (90m) high
which is next to the Linton Weaving Mill and the Old Brewery now converted into
Accommodation for the University.
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Carlisle Castle is a
Medieval Fortress of Red stone built by William II after bring to an end 200
years of Scottish Rule in 1092, which was followed by centuries of conflict
during which it changed hand again twice.
The
Tullie House is a Jacobean structure now used as a Museum and Art Gallery, not
forgetting Carlisle’s Cathedral founded in 1122 with its many stained glass
windows. All can be seen on a short walk from the
car park below the Castle in the centre of the city, just a few minutes
from the hustle of the M6 Motorway.
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During the First World War in 1916 the Brewery and all
the Public Houses were acquired by the government to control the excessive
drunkenness of the munitions workers that worked in the weapon’s factories at
Gretna.
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Self Catering Castle Carrock near Brampton
The nearby valley of Eden which winds it's way down the west
side of the Pennines from Carlisle to Kirby Stephen in the Yorkshire Dales, has
a Art Sculpture Trail which has 10 distinctive works by various local Artists,
giving an interesting route to follow.
The Devil's Porridge Factory - Gretna
Was the name given by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to the cordite
paste produced by hand at Eastriggs and Gretna, the towns were built in 1915 to
house 300,00 workers brought in to produce the nitro-glycerin compounds at a
rate of 1,000 tons per week. Neither of these complete self contained townships
officially existed until after the war.
The factory itself was huge constructed along a route nine
miles long with 125 miles of rail track, its own power station and telephone
exchange.
Brampton
An interesting Country Park location to base ones self while
viewing the North Pennines, Hadrian's Wall and Border Country is the Lord Edmond
Estate. With self catering accommodation, fishing and outdoor activities on
site.
Lanercost Priory
Located on the river Irthing near the
Roman Wall the Priory was founded in 1166 some 700 years after the Romans left,
which provided an ample source of ready to build rocks.
It was a home to King Edward I due to
a sudden illness while traveling past, as we hope you will soon, it was also
raided by the Scottish leader William Wallace. Today it is maintained by English
Heritage, you don't have to visit many Heritage sites to recover your yearly
membership fee.
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