Fankerton

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Fankerton
River Carron, Fankerton footbridge (geograph 2268318).jpg
River Carron, Fankerton footbridge
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Fankerton
Location within the Falkirk council area
Population214  [1] (2001 census)
OS grid reference NS790830
  Edinburgh 29.6 mi (47.6 km) ESE
  London 349 mi (562 km) SSE
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Council area
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Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DENNY
Postcode district FK6
Dialling code 01324
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56°01′31″N3°56′32″W / 56.0253°N 3.9422°W / 56.0253; -3.9422 Coordinates: 56°01′31″N3°56′32″W / 56.0253°N 3.9422°W / 56.0253; -3.9422

Fankerton is a small village which lies within the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The village is 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Denny and 6.3 miles (10.1 km) west-northwest of Falkirk.

The village is located on the south side of the River Carron along the B818 road on the outskirts of the town of Denny.

Woodland above the River Carron just outside Fankerton Woodland on west side of Fankerton - geograph.org.uk - 205580.jpg
Woodland above the River Carron just outside Fankerton

Fankerton is the home of Strathcarron Hospice which provides free palliative care to people throughout Central Scotland.

The population of Fankerton at the time of the 2001 census was 214 residents. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 No 3 - 2001 Census Population of settlements and wards Archived June 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine www.falkirk.gov.uk. Retrieved 2011-04-27