Orton, Cumberland

Orton
Civil parish
St. Giles' Church, Great Orton
Orton
Location in the City of Carlisle district, Cumbria
Orton
Location within Cumbria
Area17.35 km2 (6.70 sq mi)
Population453 (2011)
 Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Civil parish
  • Orton
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCARLISLE
Postcode districtCA5
Dialling code01228
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
Websitehttps://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. 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.