How, Cumbria
Hamlet in Cumbria, England
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How is a hamlet in the English county of Cumbria.
| How | |
|---|---|
The Victoria Inn public house, How | |
  How Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria  How Location within Cumbria | |
| OS grid reference | NY504563 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRAMPTON |
| Postcode district | CA8 |
| Dialling code | 01228 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
How is located eight miles due east of the city of Carlisle, to the south of Hayton. There are many hotels in Cumbria with How in the name.[1] The name How is derived from the Old Norse word haugr meaning hill or mound.[2]
