MenuWhitehaven, Cumberland
Whitehaven is a town and port in Cumberland. The town's growth was largely due to the exploitation of the extensive coal measures by the Lowther family, driving a growing export of coal through the harbour from the 17th century onwards. It was also a major port for trading with the American colonies. This prosperity led to the creation of a Georgian planned town in the 18th century which has left an architectural legacy of over 170 listed buildings. Whitehaven has been designated a "gem town" by the Council for British Archaeology. Whitehaven is within the council area of Cumberland.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.550722,-3.5874619
Grid Reference: NX 9741 1843
Civil Parish: Whitehaven CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA
GBPN ID: 49504
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Whitehaven,_Cumberland_49504
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cumberland
Lat, Long: 54.550722,-3.5874619
Grid Reference: NX 9741 1843
Civil Parish: Whitehaven CP
Council Area: Cumberland CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA
GBPN ID: 49504
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Whitehaven,_Cumberland_49504
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