Silloth

Silloth, a seaport and watering-place of Cumberland, on the Solway Firth, 20 miles W. of Carlisle. Prior to the opening of the railway in 1856 it was a mere hamlet, but it is now of growing importance, with good docks opened in 1857-85. Silloth, which commands a fine view, is much resorted to for sea-bathing, the climate being mild and salubrious, and considered highly favourable for those affected with pulmonary complaints. The mean annual temperature is 49° 1', being the same as that of Worthing (q.v.) on the south coast of England, and only 1° below that of Torquay. Pop. (1861) 1521; (1881) 2116; (1891) 2600.