Anthorn

Anthorn
Former chapel, Anthorn
Anthorn is located in the former Allerdale Borough
Anthorn
Anthorn
Location in Allerdale, Cumbria
Anthorn is located in Cumbria
Anthorn
Anthorn
Location within Cumbria
Population235 (2001 census)
OS grid referenceNY195585
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWigton
Postcode districtCA7
Dialling code016973
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Cumbria
54°54′53″N 3°15′26″W / 54.914689°N 3.257294°W / 54.914689; -3.257294
Anthorn and Moricambe Bay

Anthorn (pronounced /ˈænθɔːrn/ AN-thorn) is a village in Cumbria, England. Historically in Cumberland, it is situated on the south side of the Solway Firth, on the Wampool estuary, about 13 miles (21 km) west of Carlisle. It is the location of the Anthorn radio station, broadcasting specialised low frequency signals for timekeeping and navigation.