Colton, Cumbria

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Colton
Location within Cumbria
Population672 (2011) [1]
OS grid reference SD3186
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  • Colton
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ULVERSTON
Postcode district LA12
Dialling code 01229
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54°15′58″N3°03′07″W / 54.266°N 3.052°W / 54.266; -3.052 Coordinates: 54°15′58″N3°03′07″W / 54.266°N 3.052°W / 54.266; -3.052

Colton is a village and civil parish in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 765, [2] decreasing at the 2011 census to 672. [1] It was historically part of Lancashire. Its name has been recorded as Coleton (which is Old English for 'village')[ citation needed ] and Coulton, and its existence has been recorded as early as 1202. [3]

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The village is in the historical district of Furness and within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park. It is about 2 km north of the A590 between Newby Bridge and Ulverston.

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. [3] 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. [3] The parish includes Finsthwaite, Lakeside, Oxen Park, Nibthwaite, Bouth, and Rusland within its boundaries. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Colton Parish (E04002596)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  2. UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Colton Parish (16UG013)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 "Colton, Cumbria, The Lake District". The Cumbria Directory. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  4. "Colton Parish Council". Colton Parish Council. Retrieved 13 August 2009.

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