Irthington
| Irthington | |
| Cumberland | |
|---|---|
 St Kentigern's Church | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NY492600 |
| Location: | 54°56’46"N, 2°47’6"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 860 (2011) |
| Dialling code: | 01697 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cumberland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Carlisle |
Irthington is a village in northern Cumberland, found to the north-east of Carlisle Lake District Airport, beside the River Irthing. The population in 2011 was 860 according to the 2011 census.
The name 'Irthington' derives from Old English and indicates a farmstead or village on the River Irthing,[1] or of the people from whom the Irthing is named.
Parish church
The parish church is the Church of St Kentigern. Some of the building stone used in the south wall of the chancel is thought to come from Hadrian's Wall, which runs less than a thousand yards to the northwest of the village.
St Kentigern's is dated as far back as Norman times. Restoration took place in 1849 in the Gothic style. Since then, more restoration has taken place including the addition of a five bell clock tower.
The historical remains of the arcades of round arches set on round piers remain by the church, and are also dated to the 1170s.
History
The most important period Irthington's history was during the Roman occupation. Irthington lies close to, if not on, the line of the Roman Stanegate road which ran from Corbridge (Coria) west to Carlisle (Luguualium). The village was described as being "intersected by the site of the great Roman wall, and also by the military road from Newcastle to Carlisle"[2]
In the 1870s Irthington was described as:
- " a village, a township, and a parish, in Brampton district, Cumberland. The township comprises 947 acres"[3]
Tourism
Irthington offers a range of holiday accommodation with eight hotels or inns available in the area. The airport is located nearby.
The main element of tourism in Irthington is the close proximity to Hadrian's Wall and the Hadrian's Wall Path, which attracts people to stop in the village. However, tourism does not play a major part in the local economy.[4]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ History of Irthington
- ↑ Bulmer, T. (1884). History, Topography and directory of East Cumberland.
- ↑ Wilson, John Marius: Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (A. Fullerton & Co., 1870)
- ↑ "Carlisle District: Rural masterplannng". Carlisle City Council. http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/downloads/Irthington_230513_Final.pdf. Retrieved 20 April 2015.