Burton-in-Kendal

Burton-in-Kendal

Burton-in-Kendal is a village on the extreme southern edge of Cumbria, England. It contains around 600 houses and has a population of approximately 1500 people. The village straddles the A6070 road from Crooklands to Carnforth at a point around midway between Lancaster and Kendal and is in the shadow of the nearby limestone outcrop known as Farleton Knott. The ancient village church is dedicated to St James. In the 18th century Burton was home to an important corn market. The composer Felix Borowski was born in the village in March, 1872.

Burton-in-Kendal was in the County of Westmorland until Cumbria was created in 1974.

Due to its position, the history of Burton in Kendal lies in transport as travellers used its many inns to eat, drink, and rest their pack horses before entering or leaving the County. There are also tennis courts and a bowling green.

The village has a rich local history. Kath Hayhurst has produced a fascinating book of photographs and annotations entitled "Burton in Kendal, Clawthorpe and Dalton – "Photographic Memories". Copies are available from the village shop or from the Holme and District Local History Society.

The village of Burton-in-Kendal is situated ideally for access to the Lake District, the West Coast and to the East, the Yorkshire Dales and Howgill Fells.

Burton-in-Kendal's local football team, Burton Thistle currently play in The North Lancashire and District Football League - Division 3, whilst Burton Thistle Reserves play in Division 4.

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