Raisbeck

Raisbeck is a hamlet in the civil parish of Orton, in the Eden district, in the county of Cumbria, England. The surname Raisbeck originates from the hamlet. The name of the hamlet derives from Hrridarr, a personal name and beck, a stream or river,[1] the surname is used by people such as Alex Raisbeck, Rosina Raisbeck and Bill Raisbeck. There is also the smaller hamlet of Sunbiggin nearby.

Northwest of the hamlet is the Gamelands stone circle.[2]

Panorama of Howgill Fells in evening from the hamlet of Raisbeck

References

  1. ↑ http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/raisbeck
  2. ↑ Aubrey Burl (2005) A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, page 80. ISBN 0300114060

Coordinates: 54°27′43″N 2°32′53″W / 54.462°N 2.548°W