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Hayton, Allerdale Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hayton, Allerdale

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Hayton, Allerdale history

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To the north-east of the village lies Hayton Castle, which on 11 April 1967 was officially listed as a Grade I building. The UK Census of 1881 gives clear indication of the main occupation of residents in Hayton and Mealo as the majority of the population was employed in agriculture.

Hayton, Allerdale toponymy

The origins of the name lie in Saxon times; Hay meaning ‘animal feeding stalls’ and Ton translating to ‘house or farm’ This reflects the original function and main focus of employment in the area in years past, agriculture.

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14 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Hayton, Allerdale places to visit

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Hayton, Allerdale has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Hayton, Allerdale’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Hayton, Allerdale’s information audio spots:

Oughterside and Allerby Oughterside and Allerby is a civil parish in Allerdale district, Cumbria, England. In the 2011 census it had a population of 619. The parish is bordered by Hayton and Mealo to the north, Aspatria, Plumbland and Gilcrux to the south.

Hayton and Mealo Hayton and Mealo is a civil parish in Allerdale district, Cumbria. The only settlement is Hayton, a village in the centre of the parish, which had a population of 237 in the 2011 census. The parish has an area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km)

Allonby Allonby is on the B5300 road 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Maryport and 8 miles (13 km) south of Silloth. Mawbray is 3 miles (4.8 km) to the north, and Westnewton is 3.5 miles to the east.

Milefortlet 20 Milefortlets and intervening stone watchtowers extended from the western end of Hadrian’s Wall, along the Cumbrian coast and were linked by a wooden palisade. Milefortlet 20 (Low Mire) has been located and excavated.

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