Frizington
Frizington is a village in Cumbria, England, historically part of Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park.
| Frizington | |
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St Paul's Church, Frizington | |
Frizington Location in Copeland Borough Frizington Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 3,607 (2011.Civil Parish) |
| OS grid reference | NY0316 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FRIZINGTON |
| Postcode district | CA26 |
| Dialling code | 01946 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
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Historically, it was a collection of farms and houses, but became a unified village as a result of the mining (both coal and iron ore) opportunities in the area. The village is known for its church, which was built in 1867–1868.
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