Dacre, Cumbria

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Dacre is a village in Cumbria

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Dacre within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Dacre in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Dacre, par. and vil., E. Cumberland, on river Dacre, 4½ miles SW. of Penrith, 7397 ac. (99) water), pop. 973; P.O. D. gives the title of baron to the Brand family. In the vicinity of the vil. are the remains of Dacre Castle.

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