Stainburn, Cumbria
Human settlement in England
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Stainburn is a settlement and former civil parish about 7 miles from Whitehaven, now in the parish of Workington, in the county of Cumbria, England. In 2018 the built-up area had an estimated population of 1705.[1] Stainburn was also a ward, in 2011 the ward had a population of 1694.[2] Stainburn was on the A66 road until 20 December 2002 when it was bypassed.[3]
| Stainburn | |
|---|---|
Moor Road | |
| Area | 0.465 km2 (0.180 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,705 (2018 estimate) |
| • Density | 3,667/km2 (9,500/sq mi) |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Amenities
History
The name "Stainburn" means 'Stony stream'.[6] Stainburn was formerly a township in the parish of Workington,[7] from 1866 Stainburn was a civil parish in its own right until 1 April 1934 when it was abolished and merged with Workington and Winscales parishes.[8] In 1931, the last census before the parish was abolished, Stainburn had a population of 246.[9]
