How, Cumbria Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:The Victoria Inn, How - geograph.org.uk - 938227.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Victoria Inn public house, How
Coordinates:54.899°N -2.772°W
Official Name:How
Civil Parish:Hayton
Shire District:City of Carlisle
Shire County:Cumbria
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Penrith and The Border
Post Town:BRAMPTON
Postcode District:CA8
Postcode Area:CA
Dial Code:01228
Os Grid Reference:NY504563
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom City of Carlisle
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria

How is a hamlet in the English county of Cumbria.

How is located eight miles due east of the city of Carlisle, to the south of Hayton. There are many hotels in Cumbria with How in the name.[1] The name How is derived from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill or mound.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.britainexpress.com/counties/cumbria/bb/How.htm How Bed and Breakfasts (All Cumbria Bed and Breakfast Locations)
  2. http://www.viking.no/e/england/e-viking_words_2.htm Standard English words which have a Scandinavian Etymology (The Vikings in England)