Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.646, -3.519 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 02 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
The village of Stainburn sits in the old county of Cumberland in north‑west England. It is a small, rural settlement typical of the area, set among rolling farmland and drystone walls; its name, from Old Norse roots meaning roughly "stony stream", hints at the region's early medieval and Norse influences.
Historically shaped by agriculture and by the industrial and mining activity of nearby West Cumberland towns, Stainburn today has a quiet, close‑knit community feel. Its location gives easy access to coastal paths and the Solway Firth as well as the fringes of the Lake District, so it appeals to walkers and anyone interested in rural Cumbrian landscapes and local history.
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