Civil parish in England
| Orton | |
|---|---|
| Civil parish | |
 St. Giles' Church, Great Orton | |
  OrtonLocation in the City of Carlisle district, CumbriaShow map of the former City of Carlisle district OrtonLocation within CumbriaShow map of Cumbria | |
| Area | 17.35 km (6.70 sq mi) |
| Population | 453 (2011) |
| • Density | 26/km (67/sq mi) |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Shire 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/ |
| 54°52′35″N 3°01′52″W / 54.876508°N 3.0311108°W / 54.876508; -3.0311108 | |
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. In 2011 the parish had a population of 453. The parish touches Aikton, Beaumont, Burgh By Sands, Cummersdale, Dalston, Kirkbampton and Thursby. There are 12 listed buildings in Orton.
History
The name "Orton" may mean 'Orri's farm/settlement' or 'black grouse farm/settlement'. The parish included the townships of Great Orton and Baldwinholme. Until 1974 it was in Cumberland from 1974 to 2023 it was in Carlisle district.
See also
References
- "Orton". City Population De. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- "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.
External links
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