Broughton Moor

Broughton Moor is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England. It is situated on an extensive moor about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Broughton, 5 miles (8.0 km) north west of Cockermouth, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Maryport and 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Workington.

Broughton Moor
St Columba's Church
Broughton Moor
Location in Allerdale, Cumbria
Broughton Moor
Location within Cumbria
Population783 (2011)
OS grid referenceNY061345
Civil parish
  • Broughton Moor
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMARYPORT
Postcode districtCA15
Dialling code01900
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • Workington

According to the 2001 census it had a population of 726, increasing to 783 at the 2011 Census.

In addition to the village of Broughton Moor, the parish includes Harker Marsh (grid reference NY061345).

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