Cockermouth
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Cockermouth is a market town of some seven thousand
inhabitants, which lies at the north western corner of the
English Lake District. It dates from Norman times, and
developed at the confluence of two rivers - the Derwent and
Cocker. Much of the medieval street plan remains, and there
are many features of historical interest. This led to its
inclusion in the 1965 list of 'gem towns', that was compiled
by the Department of the Environment, recommending
preservation by the State as part of the national
inhabitants, which lies at the north western corner of the
English Lake District. It dates from Norman times, and
developed at the confluence of two rivers - the Derwent and
Cocker. Much of the medieval street plan remains, and there
are many features of historical interest. This led to its
inclusion in the 1965 list of 'gem towns', that was compiled
by the Department of the Environment, recommending
preservation by the State as part of the national
Region: SCOTLAND
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