Old Carlisle Explained

Country:England
Static Image:Mire Cottage and Croft House - geograph.org.uk - 60322.jpg
Static Image Caption:Mire Cottage and Croft House, Old Carlisle
Coordinates:54.8°N -3.15°W
Official Name:Old Carlisle
Civil Parish:Westward
Shire District:Allerdale
Shire County:Cumbria
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Penrith and The Border
Post Town:WIGTON
Postcode District:CA7
Postcode Area:CA
Dial Code:016973
Os Grid Reference:NY2646
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Allerdale

Old Carlisle is a village in the civil parish of Westward in the Allerdale district of Cumbria, England. It is located by the River Waver, and was originally a part of Cumberland before the reorganisation of local government in 1974.[1]

Roman Fort

During the Roman Times, Old Carlisle was home to a Roman Fort.[2] It has been dated back to the 2nd century AD, and was destroyed and rebuilt in 296 AD.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lakes Guides.
  2. Web site: Article on Hadrian's Wall Group website. Tynedale U3A Hadrian's Wall Group. 20 November 2018 .
  3. Web site: Old Carlisle Fort & Civil Settlement Listing Information. Historic England.