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Haverigg is in the [[United Kingdom Parliament constituencies|parliamentary constituency]] of [[Copeland (UK Parliament constituency)|Copeland]], [[Trudy Harrison]] is the [[Member of Parliament]]. |
Haverigg is in the [[United Kingdom Parliament constituencies|parliamentary constituency]] of [[Copeland (UK Parliament constituency)|Copeland]], [[Trudy Harrison]] is the [[Member of Parliament]]. |
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For [[Local Government]] purposes it is in the ''Black Combe + Scafell Ward'' of the [[Borough of Copeland]] and the ''Millom Ward'' of [[Cumbria County Council]]. |
For [[Local Government]] purposes it is in the ''Black Combe + Scafell Ward'' of the [[Borough of Copeland]] and the ''Millom Without Ward'' of [[Cumbria County Council]]. |
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It is a ward within the civil parish of [[Millom]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Millom CP|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadDownNav.do?a=7&b=793046&c=millom&d=16&e=15&g=432482&i=1001x1003x1004&o=1&m=0&r=1&s=1295799509507&enc=1&sampleAreaId=6177731|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> |
It is a ward within the civil parish of [[Millom]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Millom CP|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadDownNav.do?a=7&b=793046&c=millom&d=16&e=15&g=432482&i=1001x1003x1004&o=1&m=0&r=1&s=1295799509507&enc=1&sampleAreaId=6177731|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=23 January 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:37, 29 August 2019
| Haverigg | |
|---|---|
 The Harbour Hotel, Haverigg | |
  Haverigg Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 1,841 (2011.Ward) |
| OS grid reference | SD160787 |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Millom |
| Postcode district | LA18 |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Haverigg is a village on the south-west coast of Cumbria, England, historically part of the county of Cumberland. In 2001 it had a population of 1,791 in 548 households,[1] increasing in 2011 to a population of 1,849 in 549 Households.[2]
The name Haverigg derives from the Old Norse and can be translated as "the hill where oats are grown".[3]
Haverigg is at the mouth of the Duddon Estuary, a protected area important for birds and other wildlife. Haverigg has an extensive, quiet Blue Flag beach. There is also access to a seawall with a lighthouse which protects Hodbarrow Lagoon, part of Hodbarrow RSPB Reserve.
Haverigg is 31.9 miles (51.3 km) to the south of Whitehaven, 24.4 miles (39.3 km) to the north of Barrow-in-Furness (by road) and 1.3 miles (2.1 km) to the west of Millom.
The village is also home to Haverigg Prison, a low security prison for males from all over the North of England.
An independent lifeboat station, Haverigg Inshore Rescue Team, has been based in the village since 1973 assisting those in difficulty around the Duddon coastline.[4]
Governance
Haverigg is in the parliamentary constituency of Copeland, Trudy Harrison is the Member of Parliament.
For Local Government purposes it is in the Black Combe + Scafell Ward of the Borough of Copeland and the Millom Without Ward of Cumbria County Council.
It is a ward within the civil parish of Millom.[5]
Gallery
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Haverigg Pool -
Duddon sands -
Duddon Estuary and restored lighthouse -
Horses on the beach
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References
- ^ "Haverigg (Ward)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "Millom ward population 2011". Retrieved 15 June 2015.
- ^ A.D.Mills (2003). Oxford Dictionary of British Place Names. Oxford University Press. p. 232. ISBN 978-0-19-852758-9.
- ^ "Haverigg Inshore Rescue". Haverigg Inshore Rescue. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ "Millom CP". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
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