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Carlisle Castle

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Carlisle Castle
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Why this matters

Built by the Normans in the late 11th century, Carlisle Castle was strategically important as a border fortress between England and Scotland. It has played a key role in numerous conflicts, including the Wars of Scottish Independence, and remains a significant historical site in northern England.

What is recorded here

Carlisle Castle is shown as a castle on the public map of Cumberland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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