Cumbria, County in North West England
Cumbria, bordered by Scotland to the north, is famed for its stunning landscapes including the Lake District and parts of the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines.
The region has a rich history dating back to the Roman Empire, with Carlisle Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, and Furness Abbey amongst its historical landmarks.
Lambert Simnel was proclaimed King Edward VI at the Market Cross in 1487, marking a significant event in the county's cultural heritage.
Cumbria is home to Sellafield nuclear site and is well-connected by the M6 motorway and West Coast Main Line railway.
It houses the deepest and largest lakes in England, Wast Water and Windermere respectively.
Location: North West England
Inception: 1974
Capital city: Carlisle
Population: 499781
Website: cumbria.gov.uk
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Cumbria, bordered by Scotland to the north, is famed for its stunning landscapes including the Lake District and parts of the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines.
Hadrian's Wall, also known as the Roman Wall, is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia.
The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North West England.
Scafell Pike is located in the Lake District National Park, in Cumbria.
Helvellyn is the third highest peak in both the Lake District and England.
The Ribblehead Viaduct is a 24-arched bridge that spans the valley of the River Ribble in North Yorkshire.
The borders of the Roman Empire, which changed over time as Rome's power grew and waned, are a significant aspect of the empire's history.
Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort just south of Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
Skiddaw is a mountain in the Lake District National Park in England.
Lowther Castle is a country house in the historic county of Westmorland, which now forms part of the modern county of Cumbria, England.
The Lake District National Park is a mountainous region in North West England known for its stunning lakes, forests and mountains.
