Colton, Cumbria
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Coordinates: 54°15′58″N 3°03′07″W / 54.266°N 3.052°W
| Colton | |
 Colton Church |
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  Colton Colton shown within Cumbria | |
| Population | 765 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | SD3186 |
| Civil parish | Colton |
| District | South Lakeland |
| Shire county | Cumbria |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ULVERSTON |
| Postcode district | LA12 |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
Colton is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which was historically part of Lancashire. Its name has been recorded as Coleton (which is Old English for 'village') and Coulton, and its existence has been recorded as early as 1202.[1]
The settlement is situated on an incline, at the top of which is Colton Church, which was built in 1575 and rebuilt 25 years later.[1] Colton Beck, which runs beside the village, was once known as Cole, meaning 'hazel stream'. Three miles from the village there is an historic Quaker meeting house at Colthouse.[1] The parish includes Finsthwaite, Lakeside, Oxen Park, Nibthwaite, Bouth, and Rusland within its boundaries. [2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Colton, Cumbria, The Lake District". The Cumbria Directory. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
- ↑ "Colton Parish Council". Colton Parish Council. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
External links
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