Houghton, Cumberland
| Houghton | |
| Cumberland | |
|---|---|
 Houghton village green | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NY407593 |
| Location: | 54°55’30"N, 2°55’26"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Carlisle |
| Postcode: | CA3 |
| Dialling code: | 01228 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cumberland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Penrith and The Border |
Houghton is a commuter village to the north of Carlisle, the county town of Cumberland. It has a sub post office/grocers shop; equestrian shop; hairdressers; a village hall, a primary school.
The parish church is St John's.
Hadrian's Wall runs past the village to the south along past Whiteclosegate.
Houghton Hall
Houghton Hall, the manor house of the village, is a Grade II listed building.[1] It was built in the early 19th century in the classical style.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Houghton, Cumberland) |
References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1323770: Houghton Hall