Kirkby-in-Furness
Kirkby-in-Furness, generally referred to simply as Kirkby locally, is a village that is the major part of the parish of Kirkby Ireleth in the Furness district of Cumbria, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it is close to the Lake District National Park. It is about 3 miles (5 km) south of Broughton in Furness, 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Ulverston and 9 miles (14 km) north of Barrow-in-Furness. It is one of the largest villages on the peninsula's north-western coast, looking out over the Duddon estuary. To its east is the SSSI of Kirkby Moor and to its west is the SSSI of Duddon Estuary. The 2021 census showed Kirkby to have a population of 580.
| Kirkby in Furness | |
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St Cuthbert's Church | |
Kirkby in Furness Location in the former South Lakeland district Kirkby in Furness Location within Cumbria | |
| Area | 0.2025 km2 (0.0782 sq mi) |
| Population | 580 2021 census |
| • Density | 2,864/km2 (7,420/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SD2282 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS |
| Postcode district | LA17 |
| Dialling code | 01229 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
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