Hornet bothered sailors from Carlisle perhaps (8)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31263, 4D

4D — Hornet bothered sailors from Carlisle perhaps (8)NORTHERN

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'from Carlisle perhaps' — The definition is at the end — 'perhaps' flags an example. Where in England is Carlisle?
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'bothered'
  • Operation
    'bothered' signals a anagram operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'Hornet'
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'sailors' → RN
  • Assembly
    (HORNET > NORTHE) + RN = NORTHERN

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