Carleton is a small hamlet situated on the A6 road in Cumbria, England. It lies within the historic Cumberland district and is part of the postal area CA 1.
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Carleton, officially known as Carleton, St Cuthbert Without, is a hamlet in Cumbria, England. The settlement is situated on the A6 road, which runs through the historic Cumberland district. In the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales of 1870–1872 the hamlet had a population of 181. The description identifies it as a hamlet, indicating a small, rural community. It falls within the postal district CA 1, placing it in the broader Carlisle area. The locality’s character is that of a traditional English hamlet, with modest population and rural setting. The name suggests it lies outside the civil parish of St Cuthbert, hinting at a distinct local identity within Cumbria. The available information highlights its historical population and road connectivity, which may be of interest to those seeking a quiet, rural setting near Carlisle.