Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gilsland within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Gilsland, eccl. dist. and vil. with ry. sta., Lanercost and Upper Denton pars., E. Cumberland -- dist., pop. 332; vil., 7 miles NE. of Brampton; P.O., T.O.; is well known as a spa.