Alston, Cumberland
Alston is a small town in Cumberland on the River South Tyne. Alston claims to be the highest market town, at about 1,000 feet above sea level. It is within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, more than 15 miles from the nearest town, and is surrounded by moorland. Alston is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.812501,-2.4413846
Grid Reference: NY717464
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness
Civil Parish: Alston Moor CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 768
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alston,_Cumberland_768
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.812501,-2.4413846
Grid Reference: NY717464
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness
Civil Parish: Alston Moor CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 768
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Alston,_Cumberland_768

