Crosscanonby

Crosscanonby (otherwise Cross Canonby) is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park in England. It is situated within the Solway Coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Crosscanonby
St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby
Crosscanonby
Location in Allerdale, Cumbria
Crosscanonby
Location within Cumbria
Population1,054 (2001)
OS grid referenceNY0690139075
 London259 miles (417 km) SE
Civil parish
  • Crosscanonby
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMaryport
Postcode districtCA15
Dialling code01900
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • Workington

The civil parish includes the larger village of Crosby and the hamlets of Birkby and Crosby Villa. The population of the parish was 1,054 in 2001, increasing to 1,113 at the 2011 Census. The parish is served by one public house, the Stag Inn, and a primary school (both in Crosby).

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