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