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Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland

Appleby-in-Westmorland (or 'Appleby') is the county town of Westmorland. It stands within a loop of the River Eden. Appleby's main industry is tourism. Overlooking Appleby is Appleby Castle, privately owned, a predominantly Norman structure. Its most famous resident was the remarkable Lady Anne Clifford, the 17th-century daughter of the Earl of Cumberland. The town is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Appleby
Historic County: Westmorland
Lat, Long: 54.577771,-2.491265
Grid Reference: NY683203
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness
Civil Parish: Appleby-in-Westmorland CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 1014
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Appleby-in-Westmorland,_Westmorland_1014

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