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Known for
Carlisle Castle (one of England's most fought-over fortresses), Hadrian's Wall gateway, the Cathedral, Tullie House Museum, and England's most northerly city — the Gateway to Scotland
A little history
Carlisle has been fought over by England and Scotland more than any other city — changing hands 13 times. The castle, begun by William Rufus in 1092, saw Mary Queen of Scots imprisoned here in 1568. The city is at the western end of Hadrian's Wall. Carlisle's cursing stone is inscribed with a 1,069-word curse from 1525.
Carlisle Castle is magnificent — the castle and the Border Regiment Museum are excellent. Tullie House Museum for the Roman and Border history. The Cathedral for the painted ceiling. The Cursing Stone in the underpass is worth finding.
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Carlisle has good independent restaurants and cafes. The city centre has improving independent food. Local Cumbrian produce — lamb, game and cheese — is excellent throughout.
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Carlisle is a place in Cumbria known for carlisle Castle (one of England's most fought-over fortresses), Hadrian's Wall gateway, the Cathedral, Tullie House Museum, and England's most northerly city — the Gateway to Scotland. Carlisle has been fought over by England and Scotland more than any other city — changing hands 13 times. The population is around 75,000.
Carlisle has good independent restaurants and cafes. The city centre has improving independent food. Local Cumbrian produce — lamb, game and cheese — is excellent throughout.
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