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Maryport was the site of a Roman port, built to complement the harbour at Ravenglass to the south. Many Roman remains are now in the Senhouse Roman Museum, once a Royal Naval Reserve Station. The modern town of Maryport was the creation of the Senhouse family in the 18th century, who developed the small fishing village into a coal port. It was a planned town with terraces of cottages built on a grid system, with employment centering on coal mining and ship building. Today is has a thriving tourist industry, based on the harbour area. The population is about 11500.

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Links:

goMaryport Web portal for the Cumbrian port of Maryport. Listings of all local events, businesses and attractions. www.gomaryport.co.uk

Dearham Village Guide. A guide for residents and visitors to Dearham, with information and history about the village. www.dearham.org.uk

Solway Rural Initiative For information on wildlife, heritage, tourism and landscape in and around the Solway coast and plain. www.solwaypages.org