Human settlement in England
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The Victoria Inn public house, How | |
HowLocation in the City of Carlisle district, CumbriaShow map of the former City of Carlisle districtHowLocation within CumbriaShow map of Cumbria | |
OS grid reference | NY504563 |
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Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BRAMPTON |
Postcode district | CA8 |
Dialling code | 01228 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
54°53′56″N 2°46′19″W / 54.899°N 2.772°W / 54.899; -2.772 |
How is a hamlet in the English county of Cumbria.
How is located eight miles due east of the city of Carlisle, to the south of Hayton. There are many hotels in Cumbria with How in the name. The name How is derived from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill or mound.
References
- How Bed and Breakfasts (All Cumbria Bed and Breakfast Locations)
- Standard English words which have a Scandinavian Etymology (The Vikings in England)
External links
- Map sources for How, Cumbria
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