(Hamlet near Thornhill)
Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
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| Place | Carleton |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.470953 |
| Longitude | -3.516811 |
| Place Type | Hamlet |
Carleton, a hamlet in Cumbria, whispers of a quiet existence against the Cumbrian fells. It lies 1.4 km south-east of Egremont (from Egremont: bearing 145°T, OS grid NY 017 094), and is situated north-east of Thornhill village. The air here carries a certain clarity, a crispness that speaks of proximity to the wilder landscapes that cradle the western edge of England. Fields, often a patchwork of deep greens and richer browns, stretch towards horizons where the sky itself seems to hold a particular, luminous quality. Though small, Carleton possesses a grounded presence, a sense of belonging to the earth and the enduring agricultural traditions of this region. The surrounding countryside, with its subtle undulations and occasional outcrops of ancient stone, lends a timeless character to Carleton's unassuming charm.
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Explore Carleton, Cumbria, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.470953, -3.516811. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |