Orton, Cumberland
| Orton | |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | |
 St. Giles' Church, Great Orton | |
  Orton Location within Cumbria | |
| Area | 17.35 km2 (6.70 sq mi) |
| Population | 486 (2021) |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA5 |
| Dialling code | 01228 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | https://ortonpc-carlisle.org.uk/ |
Orton is a civil parish in the Cumberland district, in the ceremonial county of Cumbria, England. The parish includes the settlements of Baldwinholme, Great Orton, Little Orton, Orton Rigg and Woodhouses. It overlaps the eastern edge of the former RAF Great Orton airfield.[1] In 2021 the parish had a population of 486.[2] The parish touches Aikton, Beaumont, Burgh By Sands, Cummersdale, Dalston, Kirkbampton and Thursby.[3] There are 12 listed buildings in Orton,[4] and the parish includes Orton Moss, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
History
The name "Orton" may mean 'Orri's farm/settlement' or 'black grouse farm/settlement'.[5] The parish included the townships of Great Orton and Baldwinholme.[6] Until 1974 it was in Cumberland from 1974 to 2023 it was in Carlisle district.
See also
References
- ↑ "Orton (Cumberland) parish map". SWC. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
- ↑ "Orton Parish in North West England". City Population. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "Orton". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Listed buildings in Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Orton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Orton". GENUKI. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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