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South Kilvington
South Kilvington — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
South Kilvington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 438 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 231 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2500°, -1.3488°.
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South Kilvington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated just off the A19, about one mile north of Thirsk.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Cheluitun in the Yarlestre hundred. The entry refers to the area around North Kilvington that was owned by Earl Edwin at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, and then granted to the Crown. During the 13th century, the lands became the demesne of Roger de Mowbray and around 1637, after many lands had been divided, the lord of the manor was Sir Arthur Ingram. Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland was supposedly killed here in 1489 by a mob of protesters against taxation. Thornbrough House in the parish of South Kilvington was home to Matthew Carter, who died there in 1666 at the reported age of 112. His life would have spanned the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2500, -1.3488
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- South Kilvington
- Postcode
- YO7 2NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Population
- 231
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q661332 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Kilvington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Village Green, South Kilvington.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Kilvington?
- South Kilvington is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2NZ), in the parish of South Kilvington.
- Is South Kilvington free to visit?
- Yes, South Kilvington is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Kilvington?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2NZ.