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Killington
Killington shown within Cumbria |
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| Population | 152 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | SD6188 |
| Parish | Killington |
| District | South Lakeland |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SEDBERGH |
| Postcode district | LA10 |
| Dialling code | 01539 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| List of places: UK • England • Cumbria | |
Killington is a village and civil parish in the South Lakeland District of the county of Cumbria, England. It has a population of 152.[1] Killington gives its name to Killington Lake, after which Killington Lake services is named, although this is located in the neighbouring parish of New Hutton.
Killington Hall, in the centre of the village, dates largely from c1640, was altered in 1803, and preserves the ruins of a 15th century pele tower adjoining the main building.[2] 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.
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