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Earls of Carlisle at Lanercost
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Nestled in cemetary at the ancient 12th Century Priory at Lanercost in Cumbria are many graves belonging to people of note. One of these plots belongs to the Howard family, who’s generations of males have held the title of Earl of Carlisle since the 17th Century.
Charles Howard was created Earl of Carlisle by Charles II. This title was [...]
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