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Alston is a town in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, within the civil parish of Alston Moor on the River South Tyne. It shares the title of the 'highest market town in England', at about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level, with Buxton, Derbyshire.
Set on the upper reaches of the River South Tyne, it lies within the Eden district of Cumbria. Alston has a steep cobbled main street with a distinctive market cross, and many stone buildings dating from the 17th Century. Next to the entrance to the Church, is a building dated 1681.
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Alston. Pretty Alston’s main claim to fame is that, at 1000 feet above sea level, it is England’s highest market town, but it is well worth exploring for its steeply cobbled streets, hidden courtyards and quaint shops that invite exploration at every turn.
The picturesque town of Alston nestles in the beautiful South Tyne Valley, in the majestic Pennines, which dominate the eastern border of Cumbria, a land quite different from the Lake District. Alston boasts beautiful views of the fells and valleys of the North Pennines.
History and Heritage of Alston and the North Pennines. History comes to life as you explore this landscape. In the 18th and 19th centuries the North Pennines was a world centre for lead-mining, the hills have been shaped by centuries of industrious toil, discovering and extracting lead and silver.
Apr 17, 2020 · Alston is a relatively remote, small market town located in Cumbria, Northwest England and its main claim to fame is that it is the joint highest Market Town in England at around 1000 feet above sea level! It is situated within the civil parish of Alston Moor, lying close to the conjuncture of the River Nent and the River South Tyne.
