Smithfield is a village located in the parish of Kirklinton Middle approximately 8 miles north of Carlisle in Cumbria, United Kingdom,[1] and has a population of around 250. The main road through the village, the A6071, leads to the nearby market towns of Longtown (west, 4 miles) and Brampton (east, 6 miles).

Smithfield
The Robin Hood Inn public house, Smithfield
Smithfield is located in the former City of Carlisle district
Smithfield
Smithfield
Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria
Smithfield is located in Cumbria
Smithfield
Smithfield
Location within Cumbria
Populationaround 250
OS grid referenceNY441653
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCARLISLE
Postcode districtCA6
Dialling code01228
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Cumbria
54°58′46″N 2°52′28″W / 54.9795°N 2.8745°W / 54.9795; -2.8745

Smithfield can be described as a commuter village with the vast majority of the adult population working in Carlisle. With infrequent public transport (Stagecoach) to Carlisle, most journeys are made by car.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Smithfield, Carlisle". GetOutside. Retrieved 21 February 2020.

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