Egremont
Egremont is a market community, civil parish and also two selecting wards (North and South) in the Borough of Copeland in Cumbria, England, 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) south of Whitehaven as well as on the River Ehen. Historically in Cumberland, the community, which exists at the foot of Uldale Valley and also Dent Fell, has a long commercial heritage consisting of dyeing, weaving as well as iron ore mining. It had a population of 7,444 in 2001, boosting 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 large Main Street opening out right into the market location. The remains of the Norman castle, integrated in the 12th century, are positioned at the southern end of Main Street near the market area. Egremont was granted a charter for a market and yearly fair by King Henry III in 1266. The resulting annual Crab Fair now holds the World Gurning Championships. The contemporary economic climate is built on services, media and tourism, along with nuclear sector at Sellafield.
