Moresby, Cumbria facts for kids
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 Moresby looking north towards Lowca. St Bridget's Church is near left, with Moresby Hall to its right. In the background looms the Scottish mountain of Criffel. |
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| Population | 1,997 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY9919 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WHITEHAVEN |
| Postcode district | CA 28 |
| Dialling code | 01946 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Moresby is a small village located on the west coast of Cumbria, England. It's part of the Copeland Borough. In 2011, about 1,997 people lived here. Moresby is known for Moresby Hall, which is a very important historic building. It's one of only three buildings in Copeland that has a special "Grade I listed" status, meaning it's of exceptional interest. The village and the hall probably got their names from a family who lived in the area a long time ago.
There was once a Roman fort in Moresby. Experts believe it was called Gabrosentum. You can still see parts of its old walls from above or on the ground. St Bridget's Church is located inside what used to be the fort. Both the church and Moresby Hall are on the west side of the A595 road. However, most people in Moresby live in an area called Low Moresby, which is on the east side of the road.
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History of Moresby
Ancient Roman Fort
Long ago, the Romans built a fort here. It was likely named Gabrosentum. This fort was an important part of their defenses. You can still see the outlines of its old walls today. St Bridget's Church stands in the corner of where the fort once was.
Moresby Hall: A Historic Home
Moresby Hall is a very old and special building in the village. It's one of the most important historic homes in the area. It has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it's considered to be of outstanding historical interest.
Understanding the Name
The name "Moresby" comes from old words. It means "the 'bȳ' of Maurice." Maurice was a popular saint. The word 'bȳ' comes from the Old Norse word 'býr'. This word means 'hamlet' or 'village'. So, Moresby basically means "Maurice's village."
How Moresby is Governed
Moresby has its own "electoral ward." This is a special area used for voting. The ward has the same name as the village. In 2011, about 1,448 people lived in this specific voting area. It's important to know that the electoral ward doesn't cover the entire Moresby parish.
