Visit Kildale Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Kildale

  

Kildale Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Kildale

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Kildale history

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Origins

The name of Kildale has derived from Norman times where it was scribed as Childale. Many believe the name changed to ‘Kil’ in the Saxon times as a result of the Norse Kyll stream or after the name of a Saxon proprietor patronymic. In 900 years the boundaries of the village have never changed, along with only ever being in the hands of three families.

Population change

The highest peak in Kildale’s population is shown to have been in 1880 this may have been due to the expansion of the mineral trade. The greatest change in population is present between 1881 and 1885, this may be due to high infant mortality rates and low occupational structure. From the late 19th century onwards, population figures began to increase again, most likely due to improved medical facilities.

Occupational structure

The most predominant type of work was in agriculture (mostly farming) and working in the mines of Kildale in which they extracted Jet and Iron ore. The 2011 Census revealed a further change, with education becoming the dominant industry among women and construction becoming the main industry for local men. The occupational structure has changed most likely due to the expansion of technological development and modernisation.

Kildale landmarks

St Cuthbert’s Church

The parish church was built in 1868 in dedication to St.Cuthbert. It replaced an earlier church of Norman origin. Viking relics were found giving indication that the church grounds have been of great importance for centuries.

Captain Cook’s Monument

Captain Cook’s Monument was built in 1827 in memory of the circumnavigator Captain James Cook. The monument lies one and a half miles away from Kildale and commemorates the man who grew up on a farm beneath the hill.

Kildale Barn

Kildale Barn is a listed building at Park Farm in the farmyard. It was a former barn and wheelhouse and reopened in 1992 as a camping barn. The barn is situated in the North York Moors National Park.

You can visit Kildale places with Walkfo Kildale to hear history at Kildale’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Kildale has 6 places to visit in our interactive Kildale map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Kildale, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Kildale places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Kildale & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Kildale Places Map
6 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Kildale tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Kildale

  

Best Kildale places to visit

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

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