14 SUPER FACTS ABOUT CUMBERLAND!
1. It’s a combination of territories. In 1974, Cumberland was combined with parts of Yorkshire, Westmorland, and Lancashire to form the more recently named Cumbria. It has an area of 2,613 square miles – and retains many of the named and visual features of Cumberland. 2. It’s home to the fabulous Lake District. Becoming a National Park in 1951,lake view is a major tourist attraction. It has an area of 884.9 square miles. Much of it was once part of Cumberland – but that only had a total area of 652 square miles! 3. Sailing far and wide! Lake Windermere, technically part of the historic county of Cumberland, is the largest natural lake in the UK. It reaches a whole mile wide, is 10.5 miles long and 220 feet deep. 4. What was the capital of Cumberland? The main city of Cumberland was Carlisle – but upon the re-establishment of counties in 1974, the city transferred over to Cumbria. 5. Hidden wealth, indeed! Cumberland was once the richest Archdeaconry in the country despi...