Orton, Cumberland
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| Orton | |
| Cumberland | |
|---|---|
 Great Orton church | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 54°52’35"N, 3°1’52"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 453 (2011) |
| Post town: | Carlisle |
| Postcode: | CA5 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cumberland |
| Website: | https://ortonpc-carlisle.org.uk/ |
Orton is a parish in Cumberland, in the Cumberland Ward of the county. The parish includes the settlements of Baldwinholme, Great Orton, Little Orton, Orton Rigg and Woodhouses. In 2011 the parish had a population of 453.[1] The civil parish adjoins those of Aikton, Beaumont, Burgh by Sands, Cummersdale, Dalston, Kirkbampton and Thursby.[2] There are 12 listed buildings in Orton.[3]
History
The name "Orton" may mean 'Orri's farm/settlement' or 'black grouse farm/settlement'.[4] The parish included the townships of Great Orton and Baldwinholme.[5]
References
- ↑ "Orton". City Population De.. https://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/northwestengland/admin/carlisle/E04002469__orton/. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Orton". Ordnance Survey. http://data.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/doc/7000000000013105. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Listed buildings in Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria". British Listed Buildings. https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/england/orton-carlisle-cumbria. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Orton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Cumberland/Orton. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ↑ "Orton". GENUKI. https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/CUL/Orton. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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