Egremont
Egremont is a market community, civil parish and 2 electoral wards (North as well as South) in the Borough of Copeland in Cumbria, England, 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Whitehaven and on the River Ehen. Historically in Cumberland, the town, which lies at the foot of Uldale Valley as well as Dent Fell, has a long commercial heritage including dyeing, weaving and iron ore mining. It had a population of 7,444 in 2001, raising to 8,194 at the 2011 Census. The town's layout today is similar as at the time of Richard de Lucy around 1200 with its wide Main Street opening out right into the market area. The remains of the Norman castle, constructed in the 12th century, are positioned at the southerly end of Main Street near the market location. Egremont was approved a charter for a market and also annual fair by King Henry III in 1266. The resulting annual Crab Fair currently hosts the World Gurning Championships. The modern economy is built on services, media and tourism, together with nuclear market at Sellafield.
