 Most of Cumbria therefore remained in the hands of the Scots, as well as being a base for brigands and dispossessed rebels.Cumbria south of the mountains, the future Westmorland south of the Eamont, and North Lancashire, had been held by Tostig in 1065, during which time he had battled against both the Scots and bands of brigands.It is likely that this situation persisted for much of William's reign as well.