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| Smithfield | |
|---|---|
 The Robin Hood Inn public house, Smithfield | |
  Smithfield Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria  Smithfield Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | around 250 |
| OS grid reference | NY441653 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA6 |
| Dialling code | 01228 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Smithfield is a village located in the parish of Kirklinton Middle approximately 8 miles north of Carlisle in Cumbria, England, [1] and has a population of around 250. The main road through the village, the A6071, leads to the nearby market towns of Longtown (west, 4 miles) and Brampton (east, 6 miles).
Smithfield can be described as a commuter village with the vast majority of the adult population working in Carlisle. With infrequent public transport (Stagecoach) to Carlisle, most journeys are made by car.[ citation needed ]
