Carlisle
Sign in to saveCarlisle ( , ; from ) is a city located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It is the largest settlement and only city in Cumbria. In 2021, it had a population of 77,730.
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Carlisle is a city in northwestern England, located in the county of Cumbria, and serves as the largest settlement and only city in the region. With a population of 77,730 as of 2021, it is a significant urban center for the area.
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Place details
- Locality
- Carlisle
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 78,470
Article
47 sectionsContents
- History
- Ancient Carlisle
- Middle Ages
- Early Modern era
- Industrial Revolution
- Modern history
- City centre
- Gallery
- Governance
- Administrative history
- Geography
- Climate
- Divisions and suburbs
- Transport
- Road
- Rail
- Bus services
- Air
- Trade and industry
- Education
- Culture
- Art and history
- Music and theatre
- Past
- Present
- Food
- Media
- Sport
- Football
- Association
- Rugby codes
- Gridiron
- Racing
- Other sport
- Armed forces
- RAF Carlisle
- RAF Spadeadam
- Royal Observer Corps, Carlisle Group
- Legend and folklore
- Arthurian legend
- Curse of Carlisle
- International relations
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Carlisle ( , ; from ) is a city located in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. It is the largest settlement and only city in Cumbria. In 2021, it had a population of 77,730.
Carlisle's early history is marked by the establishment of a settlement called Luguvalium to serve forts along Hadrian's Wall in Roman Britain. Nicknamed the 'Great Border City' due to its proximity to Scotland (being located south of the current Anglo-Scottish border), the city and Carlisle Castle became an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages. The castle served as a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots in 1568 and currently hosts the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and the Border Regiment Museum. A priory was built in the early 12th century, which subsequently became Carlisle Cathedral in 1133 on the creation of the Diocese of Carlisle. As the seat of a diocese, Carlisle therefore gained city status. Carlisle also served as the county town of the historic county of Cumberland from the county's creation in the 12th century.