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- ↑ Fallowfield, Carl (29 April 2015). "Fascinating finds shed light on history of ancient dairy". Cumbria Crack. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ "Publications Committee". Cumbria Past. Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
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