Stone circles · North East England
Raisbeck
Raisbeck in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Raisbeck is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Raisbeck is a hamlet in the civil parish of Orton, in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. The surname Raisbeck originates from the hamlet. The name of the hamlet derives from Hrridarr, a personal name and beck, a stream or river. There is also the smaller hamlet of Sunbiggin nearby. Circa 1870, it had a population of 214 as recorded in the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales. Northwest of the hamlet is the Gamelands stone circle.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4620, -2.5480
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raisbeck?
- Raisbeck is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3SG), in the parish of Orton.
- Is Raisbeck free to visit?
- Yes, Raisbeck is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raisbeck?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3SG. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.