Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bewcastle within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bewcastle, par. and township, E. Cumberland, 10 miles NE. of Brampton, 28,563 ac., pop. 889; P.O. An interesting ancient obelisk (14 ft. high) stands in churchyard. There are coal and lead mines.