Mealrigg

Mealrigg is a hamlet located in the Allerdale borough of Cumbria, England. Situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Aspatria and a similar distance southwest of Wigton, it forms part of the civil parish of Bromfield. The hamlet is primarily agricultural, consisting of scattered farms and dwellings. Historical records often link Mealrigg to the larger Bromfield parish, influencing its administrative and community identity. Population figures specific to Mealrigg are typically included within the broader Bromfield statistics. Its name is of likely Old English origin, potentially referencing a ridge (rigg) associated with a mill (meal).