Carlisle has many interesting facts depending on which Carlisle, most famous being Carlisle, England and Carlisle, Ontario. For Carlisle, England in Cumbria, interesting facts include it is only city in Cumbria, England, with city status since 1133, has 2,000 years history dating to Roman times when it was called Luguvalium, built around 72 AD as Roman fort. Carlisle Castle was built in 1092 by William II and has been besieged many times, most besieged castle in England due to border wars with Scotland, and held Mary Queen of Scots prisoner in 1568. Carlisle Cathedral founded in 1122 has famous stained glass. Hadrian's Wall, Roman wall across England, ends near Carlisle. Carlisle is 10 miles from Scotland, making it border city. It has famous Carlisle United Football Club. Carlisle, Ontario in Hamilton, Canada interesting facts include it is rural hamlet within Greenbelt, named after Carlisle, England, has population only 1,500 to 2,500, has Carlisle Golf and Country Club established 1960s, has historic 19th century buildings, was originally farming community settled in early 1800s by Loyalists and British immigrants, and is part of Flamborough area known for agriculture. Both Carlisles share name and have historic charm, with English Carlisle being ancient Roman and medieval city, and Ontario Carlisle being quiet rural Canadian community preserving rural heritage near Hamilton.
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