Visit South Kilvington Places

Welcome to Visit South Kilvington Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in South Kilvington

  

South Kilvington Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about South Kilvington

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South Kilvington history

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The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Cheluitun in the Yarlestre hundred. The entry refers to the area around North Kilvington that was owned by Earl Edwin at the time of the Norman invasion. During the 13th century, the lands became the demesne of Roger of Mowbray. Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland was supposedly killed here in 1489 by a mob of protesters against taxation.

South Kilvington geography / climate

The original route of the A19 used to run through the village, it is now the A61. Cod Beck flows to the west of the village as part of the tributary system of the River Swale. The 1881 UK Census recorded the population as 261. In the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 231 of which 205 were over 16 years old.

You can visit South Kilvington places with Walkfo South Kilvington to hear history at South Kilvington’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo South Kilvington has 12 places to visit in our interactive South Kilvington 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 South Kilvington, 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 South Kilvington places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to South Kilvington & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 12 audio facts unique to South Kilvington places in an interactive South Kilvington map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit South Kilvington Places Map
12 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best South Kilvington places to visit

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

St Mary’s Church, Thirsk St Mary’s Church, Thirsk is a Church of England parish church in North Yorkshire. The church is a grade I listed building.

The World of James Herriot World of James Herriot is the writer’s home, now a visitor attraction in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The attraction covers the life and books of the 20th century veterinarian and author James Alfred Wight. The museum is located in a 1940s period house with veterinary science exhibits.

Zillah Bell Contemporary Art The Zillah Bell Art Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery housed in a Grade II Listed Building in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Opened in 1988, the gallery exhibits local and national artists.

St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby St Oswald’s Church is a Church of England parish church in Sowerby, North Yorkshire. It is named after Oswald of Northumbria.

Sowerby, North Yorkshire Sowerby is a village, electoral ward and civil parish in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire. It is immediately south of the neighbouring market town of Thirsk. The author James Herriot lived in the village.

Visit South Kilvington plaques