Orton, Carlisle

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Orton
Civil parish
St Giles Great Orton Geograph-1794223-by-John-Lord.jpg
Great Orton church
Coordinates: 54°52′35″N3°01′52″W / 54.876508°N 3.0311108°W / 54.876508; -3.0311108 Coordinates: 54°52′35″N3°01′52″W / 54.876508°N 3.0311108°W / 54.876508; -3.0311108
CountryEngland
Primary council Carlisle
County Cumbria
Region North West England
StatusParish
Main settlements Baldwinholme, Great Orton, Little Orton, Orton Rigg and Woodhouses
Area
  Total17.35 km2 (6.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total453
  Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Website https://ortonpc-carlisle.org.uk/

Orton is a civil parish in the Carlisle district, in the 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. [1] The parish touches Aikton, Beaumont, Burgh By Sands, Cummersdale, Dalston, Kirkbampton and Thursby. [2] There are 12 listed buildings in Orton. [3]

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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] Until 1974 it was in Cumberland.

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References

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  2. "Orton". Ordnance Survey . Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  3. "Listed buildings in Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  4. "Orton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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