Brough facts for kids
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 Brough Castle from the south east |
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| Population | 751 (2011 including Helbeck) |
| OS grid reference | NY794145 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KIRKBY STEPHEN |
| Postcode district | CA17 |
| Dialling code | 017683 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Brough, also known as Brough under Stainmore, is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England. It is located in the Eden district, close to the Pennines mountains. The village sits on the A66 main road and near the Swindale Beck stream. Brough is about 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Appleby-in-Westmorland. In 2011, about 751 people lived in Brough.
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History of Brough
Roman Times
The village of Brough is built on the site of an old Roman fort. This fort was called Verterae, which means "The Forts." It was an important stop on a Roman road that connected major Roman towns like Carlisle and York. Today, the area where the rectangular fort once stood is a protected historical site.
Brough Castle
Brough Castle was built in the 11th century. It was constructed right inside the northern part of the old Roman fort. Like many other castles in the area, Brough Castle was repaired and improved in the 1600s by a famous woman named Lady Anne Clifford. The castle is now looked after by English Heritage, and you can visit its ruins to explore its history.
Market Brough and Church Brough
Historically, Brough was divided into two main parts. There was Market Brough in the north and Church Brough in the south. Church Brough was the older part, centered around the castle and St Michael's Church. In 1977, a new main road, the A66, was built around the village. This road helped to separate Market Brough and Church Brough even more.
Other Interesting Places
Long ago, there was a special well in Brough dedicated to Saint Winifred. This was a holy place, and people used to visit it for pilgrimages before the Reformation. Nearby, you can also find Augill Castle. This building was constructed in 1841 as a weekend home and is now a hotel.
See also
In Spanish: Brough para niños
