MenuEgremont, Cumberland
Egremont is a market town in Cumberland, standing on the River Ehen, at the foot of Uldale Valley and Dent Fell. The town has a long industrial heritage including dyeing, weaving and iron ore mining. The town's layout today is much the same as at the time of Richard de Lucy around 1200 with its wide Main Street opening out into the market place. The remains of the Norman castle, built in the 12th century, are situated at the southern end of Main Street near the market place. The town is within the council area of Cumberland.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.481022,-3.5287448
Grid Reference: NY010105
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Cumberland
Civil Parish: Egremont CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 14932
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Egremont,_Cumberland_14932
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.481022,-3.5287448
Grid Reference: NY010105
Police Area: Cumbria
Council Area: Cumberland
Civil Parish: Egremont CP
Country: England
GBPNID: 14932
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Egremont,_Cumberland_14932
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