Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Brigham within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Brigham.-- par. and township with ry. sta., W. Cumberland, on river Derwent, 2 miles W. of Cockermouth -- par., 37,754 ac. land and 1391 water, pop. 8639; township, 1749 ac., pop. 790; contains collieries, and slate and freestone quarries.