Parton, Cumbria
| Parton | |
|---|---|
| Village and parish | |
Lowther Arms public house, Parton | |
Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 914 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NX979205 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WHITEHAVEN |
| Postcode district | CA28 |
| Dialling code | 01946 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | https://partonparishcouncil.com/ |
Parton is a village and civil parish on the Cumbrian coast, overlooking the Solway Firth, 1¼ miles (2 km) from Whitehaven in England. The parish had a population of 924 in 2001, decreasing to 914 at the 2011 Census. Formerly a port and a mining centre located on the A595 trunk road and the Cumbrian Coast railway line.