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'''Killington''' is a village in [[Westmorland]]; a wee place of just 152 souls. Killington gives its name to the stream here, [[Killington Beck]], and to Killington Lake (after which Killington Lake Services on the [[M6 motorway]] are named, although the service station stands in the neighbouring parish of [[New Hutton]]. | '''Killington''' is a village in [[Westmorland]]; a wee place of just 152 souls. Killington gives its name to the stream here, [[Killington Beck]], and to Killington Lake (after which Killington Lake Services on the [[M6 motorway]] are named, although the service station stands in the neighbouring parish of [[New Hutton]]. | ||
Killington Hall, in the centre of the village, dates largely from c. 1640, was altered in 1803, and preserves the ruins of a 15th-century pele tower adjoining the main building.<ref> | Killington Hall, in the centre of the village, dates largely from c. 1640, was altered in 1803, and preserves the ruins of a 15th-century pele tower adjoining the main building.<ref>http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-75691-killington-hall-killington Killington Hall] - British Listed Buildings</ref> | ||
The Hall is adjacent to All Saints' Church, which dates from the 14th century, with 17th-century alterations, and was originally built as the chapel to the Hall. | The Hall is adjacent to All Saints' Church, which dates from the 14th century, with 17th-century alterations, and was originally built as the chapel to the Hall. | ||
Revision as of 12:19, 15 April 2013
| Killington | |
| Westmorland | |
|---|---|
 Killington | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SD6188 |
| Location: | 54°17’38"N, 2°35’46"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 152 (2001) |
| Post town: | Sedbergh |
| Postcode: | LA10 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Westmorland & Furness |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Westmorland and Lonsdale |
Killington is a village in Westmorland; a wee place of just 152 souls. Killington gives its name to the stream here, Killington Beck, and to Killington Lake (after which Killington Lake Services on the M6 motorway are named, although the service station stands in the neighbouring parish of New Hutton.
Killington Hall, in the centre of the village, dates largely from c. 1640, was altered in 1803, and preserves the ruins of a 15th-century pele tower adjoining the main building.[1]
The Hall is adjacent to All Saints' Church, which dates from the 14th century, with 17th-century alterations, and was originally built as the chapel to the Hall.
Outside links
References
- ↑ http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-75691-killington-hall-killington Killington Hall] - British Listed Buildings