Kirkoswald, Cumbria
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, which rose to 901 at the 2011 Census.
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The belltower, built on the hill above the church so that villagers could hear the bells | |
Kirkoswald Location in the former Eden District Kirkoswald Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 901 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY355541 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PENRITH |
| Postcode district | CA10 |
| Dialling code | 01768 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
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