Carlisle, Former administrative district in Cumbria, England.
Description
Carlisle was an administrative district in northwestern England that covered a large area between the Solway Firth and the Pennine Mountains. The district included both urban centers and countryside, spanning much of northern Cumbria.
History
The district was created in 1974 under the Local Government Act of 1972, merging several earlier local authorities into a single administrative unit. It existed until 2023, when local government reorganization combined its territory with surrounding areas.
Culture
The territory included numerous archaeological sites from Roman times, including sections of Hadrian's Wall and military settlements across the region.
Practical
The area centered on Carlisle city, which served as the administrative hub for district council services and local governance. Visitors today can explore the city and surrounding regions where the former district council operated its public services.
Did you know?
The former district contained England's most northern city and maintained strong connections with both Scottish and English communities across the border region.
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Borders of the Roman Empire
24.7 km
Kielder Water
43.2 km
Carlisle Castle
723 m
Carlisle railway station
633 m
Carlisle Cathedral
552 m
Naworth Castle
17.9 km
Featherstone Castle
28.4 km
Banna
24.4 km
Bewcastle Cross
25.5 km
Lanercost Priory
18 km
Gilnockie Tower
23.1 km
Blenkinsopp Castle
28.3 km
Corby Castle
7.6 km
Bruce's Cave
19.8 km
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
532 m
Rose Castle
9.7 km
Crown Court, Adjoining Offices And Gate Arch
663 m
Dixon's Chimney and Shaddon Mill
148 m
Hadrian's Wall
24.5 km
Thirlwall Castle
28.5 km
Lochmaben Stone
13.3 km
Birdoswald
24.4 km
Duchess Bridge
30 km
Solway Aviation Museum
10.5 km
Scaleby Castle
8.8 km
Lambley Viaduct
28 km
Magna Roman Fort
28.8 km
Petriana
1.6 km
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