Raughton Head is a hamlet in Cumbria, in the historic county of Cumberland, England, located south of Carlisle.
Toponymy The name Raughton Head is most likely derived from the Old English ragu–tūn, which means "Farmstead where moss or lichen grows", with the later addition of hēafod, meaning "hill". It has been recorded as Ragton (1182) and Raughtonheved (1367).
History Raughton Head was previously located within Castle Sowerby civil parish. The hamlet's previous church was dedicated to St. Jude. The church's building date is unknown, but it was rebuilt in 1678 by Edward Rainbowe and then again in 1760.
Governance Raughton Head is primarily governed by Dalston civil parish. It is then administered as part of the Cumberland unitary authority, and falls within the Carlisle constituency.
Geography Raughton Head is located between two rivers, the River Caldew and the River Roe.
Places of worship Raughton Head's only place of worship is All Saints Church, located within the Diocese of Carlisle. It was built in the 18th and 19th century, and is Grade II listed.
Education Raughton Head's only school is Raughton Head Church of England Primary School.
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