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Appleby Castle
Appleby Castle is situated in the town of Appleby, overlooking River Eden (grid reference NY685200). It consists of a 12th century castle keep which is known as Caesar's tower, and a mansion house.
These, together with their associated buildings, are set in a courtyard surrounded by curtain walls. Caesar's tower and the mansion house are both a Grade I listed buildings.
Appleby Horse Fair
The Appleby Fair is an annual event held in early June, and is unique in pEuroe. It attracts around 10,000 Travellers; over 30,000 other visitors attend the Fair. The Sunday tends to be the traditional main visitors’ day. When the Appleby Horse Fair is held, the town is trans
It is in early June and has taken place since the reign of James II, who granted a Royal charter in 1685 allowing a horse fair "near to the River Eden". Since then, around ten thousand Gypsies and Travellers have converged each year to buy and sell horses, meet with friends and relations, and celebrate their music, history and folklore. Another thirty thousand people visit the fair during the week.
The fair is one of the oldest horse fairs in Britain. The fair is held outside the town on what was formerly called Gallows Hill (named after the public hangings that were carried out there), which is now known as Fair Hill.
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