Kirton, Nottinghamshire
Kirton is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Ollerton. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001 it had a population of 273,[1] reducing to 261 at the 2011 census.[2] The parish church of Holy Trinity is 13th century church, restored in 1865 in the Victorian era. Hall Farm was built c. 1630 by William Clarkson. It is an early example of brick facing on walls of rough skerry.[3]
Kirton | |
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Kirton Location within Nottinghamshire | |
Population | 261 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SK690693 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NEWARK |
Postcode district | NG22 |
Police | Nottinghamshire |
Fire | Nottinghamshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
Pub and Restaurant
The Fox at Kirton[4] is now the only pub in the village. There used to be a total of 3 pubs all of which closed down. The Fox re-opened in March 2022 after a full refurbishment under private ownership, offering a space for both drinkers and diners and a focus on serving quality, homemade food using fresh and local ingredients.
References
- "Area: Kirton CP (Parish)"
- "Civil parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1979. The Buildings of England:Nottinghamshire. page 158. Harmondsworth, Middx. Penguin.
- "Pub & Restaurant - The Fox at Kirton | Country Dining with Beer Garden". The Fox at Kirton. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
External links
Media related to Kirton, Nottinghamshire at Wikimedia Commons
- http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/doubleday/kirton1.htm
- https://www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/village-pubs-re-opens-after-almost-a-decade-9249223/