Stainburn, Cumbria Explained

Official Name:Stainburn
Civil Parish:Workington
Country:England
Region:North West England
Coordinates:54.6456°N -3.5213°W
Unitary England:Cumberland
Lieutenancy England:Cumbria
Hide Services:Yes
Population:1705
Population Ref:(2018 estimate)
Area Total Km2:0.465
Static Image:Moor Road, Stainburn - geograph.org.uk - 515453.jpg
Static Image Caption:Moor Road
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Allerdale

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. In 1961 the parish had a population of 246.[2] Stainburn was on the A66 road until 20 December 2002 when it was bypassed.[3]

Amenities

Stainburn has a pub called The Briery on Stainburn Road.[4] There was formerly a chapel that was probably about a quarter of a mile from the village but there are no remains.

History

The name "Stainburn" means 'Stony stream'.[5] Stainburn was formerly a township in the parish of Workington,[6] 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.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stainburn. City Population De. 26 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Population statistics Stainburn Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Planning. Allerdale Borough Council. 26 October 2020.
  4. Web site: The Briery Stainburn. Western Lake District & Coast. 26 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Stainburn Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 26 October 2020.
  6. Web site: History of Stainburn, in Allerdale and Cumberland. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Relationships and changes Stainburn Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 October 2020.