The history of the worthies of England who for parts and learning have been eminent in the several counties : together with an historical narrative of the native commodities and rarities in each county
Fuller, Thomas, 1608-1661., Fuller, John, b. 1640 or 41.
The Buildings.
This County pretendeth not to the mode of Reformed Architecture, the Vicinity of the Scots causing them to build rather for Strength then State. The Cathedrall of Car∣lile, may pass for the Embleme of the Militant-Church, Black but Comely, still bearing in the Complexion thereof, the remaining signes of its former burning. Rose-castle, the Bishops best Seat, hath lately the Rose therein withered, and the Prickles in the Ruins thereof onely remain.
The houses of the Nobility and Gentry are generally built Castle-wise, and in the time of the Romans, this County (because a Limitary) did abound with Fortifications, Mr. Cambden taking notice of more Antiquities in Cumberland and Northumberland, then in all England besides.
