Orton, Cumberland

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.^[1] The parish touches Aikton, Beaumont, Burgh By Sands, Cummersdale, Dalston, Kirkbampton and Thursby.^[2] There are 12 listed buildings in Orton.^[3]

Orton
Civil parish
St. Giles' Church, Great Orton
Orton Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria Show map of the former City of Carlisle district Orton Location within Cumbria Show map of Cumbria
Area	17.35 km2 (6.70 sq mi)
Population	453 (2011)
• Density	26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Civil parish	Orton
Unitary authority	Cumberland
Ceremonial county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CARLISLE
Postcode district	CA5
Dialling code	01228
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Carlisle
Website	https://ortonpc-carlisle.org.uk/
List of places UK England Cumbria 54.876508°N 3.0311108°W / 54.876508; -3.0311108

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 from 1974 to 2023 it was in Carlisle district.

See also

• Listed buildings in Orton, Cumberland