Traditional county: Cumbria · Unitary authority: Cumberland · Region: North West
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| Place | Torpenhow |
| Traditional County | Cumbria |
| Unitary Authority | Cumberland |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 54.745975 |
| Longitude | -3.240518 |
| Place Type | Village |
Torpenhow is a small, rural village located in the Allerdale district of Cumbria, North West England, situated a few miles north of Cockermouth and west of the northern fells of the Lake District National Park. The village is notably distinctive for its name, which is famously a triple tautology meaning "hill-hill-hill" derived from Old English and Old Norse elements. It is home to the historic St Michael and All Angels Church, a Grade I listed building renowned for its significant Norman architecture and unique carvings, reflecting its long heritage within the Cumbrian landscape. This tranquil setting offers a glimpse into traditional Cumbrian village life amidst agricultural surroundings.
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Torpenhow is a village in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, located in the North West region. It is situated at 54.745975°N, -3.240518°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |