Kirkoswald | |
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Village and parish | |
The belltower, built on the hill above the church so that villagers could hear the bells | |
Location in the former Eden District Location within Cumbria | |
Population | 901 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | NY5541 |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PENRITH |
Postcode district | CA10 |
Dialling code | 01768 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
Kirkoswald is a village, civil parish, and former market town located in Westmorland and Furness, England, about 9 miles (14 km) from Penrith. The village is in the historic county of Cumberland. The village, referred to colloquially as KO, had a population of 870 at the 2001 census,[2] which rose to 901 at the 2011 Census.[1]