Kirkbampton facts for kids
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| Population | 482 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | NY306564 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARLISLE |
| Postcode district | CA5 |
| Dialling code | 01228 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Kirkbampton is a small village in Cumbria, England. It is located on the B5307 road. In 2011, about 482 people lived in the village.
Kirkbampton is close to the city of Carlisle. The area around Kirkbampton is called a civil parish. This parish includes Kirkbampton itself, plus other small places like Little Bampton, Oughterby, and Studholme. The village has its own church, St Peter's Church, and a primary school called St. Peters CofE School.
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St Peter's Church: A Historic Building
St Peter's Church in Kirkbampton is a very old and important building. It is dedicated to Saint Peter. The church was built in the Norman style, which means it dates back many centuries. It is so special that it is listed as a Grade I building. This means it is a building of exceptional historical interest.
What Makes the Church Special?
The church has parts that are even older, built in the Saxon style. For example, the arch in the chancel (the area around the altar) and the North doorway are original. These old parts show how big the church was when it was first built.
Above the North entrance door, there is a carved stone panel called a tympanum. This is a rare feature, with only five examples found in Cumbria. The one at Kirkbampton is very well-preserved, even though it has been exposed to the weather. It looks like it shows a figure and some animals.
During repairs in the 1870s, a Roman stone was found in the church walls. This stone has an old Latin message carved into it. It is now placed in the South wall of the chancel. Experts believe this stone might have come from Hadrian's Wall, which is a famous Roman wall nearby.
Kirkbampton Village Hall: A Community Hub
The village of Kirkbampton has always had a place for people to meet. The first village hall was set up in 1920, right after the First World War. It was called Laurel Cottage. People would gather there, and newspapers were delivered daily.
From Old Cottage to New Hall
By 1930, Laurel Cottage was too small for the village's needs. So, the community raised money to buy an old army building. This building became the new village hall and was used for many years. However, by 1990, a survey showed that this hall was no longer safe or suitable.
In 1996, a group decided that a brand new, much larger hall was needed. This project was called 'Project 2000'. After many meetings and surveys, plans were made to build the new hall. A company called Cumbria Building and Design was chosen for the job. Land next to the school was bought for the new building.
Building the New Village Hall
The project received a helpful grant from the National Lottery. Construction began on Monday, February 19, 2001, and the new hall was finished by October 4, 2001. Today, the Kirkbampton Village Hall is still used regularly by the community. People can also rent it for private events.
