Brampton

Brampton, a very ancient town of Cumberland, 9 miles ENE. of Carlisle by rail. It has a moot-hall, boarding schools, and breweries; there are coal-mines near. Two miles east stands the abbey of Lanercost (q.v.). Pop. of parish, 2790. There is another Brampton close to Chesterfield (q.v.), and several hamlets of the same name.