Solport is a civil parish in City of Carlisle district, Cumbria, England. In the 2011 UK Census it had a population of 166.[1]

Solport Bridge over Rae Burn

It shares a parish council with the adjacent parish of Stapleton.[2]

Etymology

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The name Solport is Brittonic in origin and derived from *sulu, probably meaning "a view" or "prospect" (Welsh syllu, Breton selle),[3] suffixed with -pert, "bush, thicket" (Welsh perth).[3]

Listed buildings

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There are two listed buildings in the parish, both at grade II: a house with barn,[4] and a former Quaker meeting house.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "E04002473 : Solport". KS101EW - Usual resident population. NOMIS. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Solport and Stapleton Parish Council". Cumbria County Council. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b James, Alan. "A Guide to the Place-Name Evidence" (PDF). SPNS - The Brittonic Language in the Old North. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Friar Hill Gate and adjoining barn, Solport (1087510)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Thornyland Quaker Meeting House and attached stable, Solport (1087511)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
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55°02′02″N 2°50′13″W / 55.034°N 2.837°W / 55.034; -2.837