Anthorn

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Anthorn
Former chapel, Anthorn
Anthorn Location in Allerdale, Cumbria Show map of the former Allerdale Borough Anthorn Location within Cumbria Show map of Cumbria
Population	235 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	NY195585
Civil parish	Bowness
Unitary authority	Cumberland
Ceremonial county	Cumbria
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Wigton
Postcode district	CA7
Dialling code	016973
Police	Cumbria
Fire	Cumbria
Ambulance	North West
UK Parliament	Penrith and Solway
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 (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.