Historical Geography information for Burgh by Sands, Cumberland, England
| Place Name | Burgh by Sands |
| Description | Burgh by Sands is a village and civil parish in the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England, situated near the Solway Firth. The name "Burgh" in the name likely to stem from the fact that Hadrian's Wall ended here and there was a Roman fort on the site. In the 12th century, the castle and lands of Burgh upon Sands belonged to a female-dominated line of feudal lords, among them Ada de Engaine. Edward I, while on his way to war against the Scots, died on the marshes near Burgh, and his corpse lay at the village's 12th century church until its eventual removal to Westminster Abbey. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Burgh by Sands |
| County | Cumberland |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93265 |
| DateUpdated | 7/7/2013 5:29:44 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092350 |
British Surname Clusters | Lawson | Lawson |