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APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND
| Population: 3048 |
Grid Reference:
NY680200 |
Co-ordinates:
54.577, -2.485 |
Formally
the county seat of Westmorland, a county that was abolished in the 1974
shake-up of local government, the market town is best known for the
hosting of it's annual Horse Fair. Held in the first week of
June, gypsies and other members of the travelling community travel to
Appleby to trade their horses. The fair originated during the reign of Henry II in the 12th century.
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The
town is overlooked by the privately owned largely Norman castle and the
main church is St. Lawrence's, a Grade I listed building.
The
economy is mainly a service and hospitality one with a number of small
shops, butchers, grocers and convenience stores as well as a good
selection of pubs.
Appleby Creamery produces hand-made cheeses including Eden Valley Brie.
The town has a station on the Settle to Carlisle
Railway. |
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