Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.875, -2.973 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 37 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 (Carlisle) |
Cummersdale is a village and civil parish in Cumberland, England, situated just a few miles south of Carlisle. It sits on the edge of low-lying agricultural countryside, giving a mix of rural views and convenient access to the city, so many residents combine farming or local employment with commuting to Carlisle for work and services.
The village retains a modest historic character with traditional stone buildings and evidence of a nineteenth-century industrial past in the form of small quarries and lime-burning activity. Today the local economy is a blend of agriculture, light industry and small businesses, while community life centres on the church, village hall and occasional local events that reflect a close-knit parish atmosphere.
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