Castles · North East England
Kirklevington
In or near Egglescliffe.
Kirklevington in England North East, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yarm · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirklevington is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Kirklevington and Castle Leavington Parish Council oversees local governance and community matters. The council meets monthly, allowing public attendance to discuss local issues and initiatives.
From the Wikipedia article
Kirklevington (also known as Kirk Leavington) is a village and civil parish in the borough of Stockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, England. At the 2011 census, the village had a population of 809. The civil parish had a population of 1,361. The parish shares a grouped parish council with Castle Levington and is situated south of Yarm. It hosts the town's station.
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Background
History
A settlement is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Levetona", meaning "farmstead on the River Leven" (where "Leven" is of Celtic origin, possibly meaning "smooth"). The appellation "kirk" (old Norse for "church") was adopted later. Kirk Leavington was historically a parish in the wapentake of Langbaurgh West in the North Riding of Yorkshire. It included the townships of Castlelevington, Picton and Low Worsall, which became separate civil parishes parishes in 1866. It formed part of the Stokesley Rural District from 1894 to 1974, when it became part of the borough of Stockton. The village was once home to the Kirklevington Country Club. Pieces from the Viking crosses, dating from 10th…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4812, -1.3386
- District
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Parish
- Kirklevington
- Postcode
- TS15 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockton West
- Nearest railway station
- Yarm — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.kirkcommunity.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4302753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kirklevington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirklevington?
- Kirklevington is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS15 9LG), in the parish of Kirklevington.
- What is Kirklevington?
- Kirklevington in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirklevington?
- The nearest railway station is Yarm, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS15 9LG.
- Does Kirklevington charge admission?
- Kirklevington typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirklevington?
- The nearest railway station is Yarm, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS15 9LG.