Place details
Place nameCumbria
Other namesCambria, Cumberland, Cumbr, CMA
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude54.517
Longitude-3.017
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Extends along Irish Sea coast from Morecombe Bay to Solway Firth and includes famous Lake District; area occupied since Neolithic times; north part of area alternated between English and Scottish rule until 1157; economy based on fishing, farming, and livestock.