Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Hensingham within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Hensingham, township and vil., St Bees par., W. Cumberland, 1 mile SE. of Whitehaven, 2250 ac., pop. 2064; P.O.; in vicinity of vil. is the seat of H. House.