Carlisle

the seat of Cumberland, England. It is situated at the junction of three streams. Carlisle was an important Roman outpost. The Solway end of Hadrian's wall is near here. The Danes sacked the town in 875. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here in 1568; the castle is still standing. The most noted building is a cathedral begun by William Rufus. The Norman nave has been destroyed. The choir, a beautiful building in itself, still stands. It is noted for a handsome stained glass window, fifty by thirty feet. There are important manufactures of gingham and other cotton goods. Population, about 45,000.