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| Crosby | |
|---|---|
 The Stag Inn, Crosby | |
  Crosby Location in Allerdale  Crosby Location within Cumbria | |
| Area | 0.3450 km2 (0.1332 sq mi) |
| Population | 791 (2020 estimate) |
| • Density | 2,293/km2 (5,940/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | NY074384 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MARYPORT |
| Postcode district | CA15 |
| Dialling code | 01900 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Crosby is a small village in the county of Cumbria, historically within Cumberland, near the Lake District National Park. It is 3 miles (4.8 km) north-east of Maryport + 25.1 miles (40.4 km) south-west of Carlisle, on the A596 road. In 2020 the built-up area had an estimated population of 791.[1] In 1870-72 the township had a population of 506.[2] The local primary school is Crosscanonby St. John's Church of England School.
The only remaining public house in the village is The Stag Inn.
- ^ "Crosby". City Population De. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ "Descriptive Gazetteer Entry for Crosby, or Crossby". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 16 January 2022.