Kirton, Suffolk
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 St Mary and St Martin Church, Kirton |
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| Kirton shown within Suffolk | |
| Area | 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) |
| Population | 1,146 (2011 Census) |
| • Density | 138/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TM2781139981 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode district | IP10 |
| Dialling code | 01394 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Kirton is a village and a civil parish in the shire county of Suffolk, England, situated off the A14 road, about 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Felixstowe and around 10 km (6.2 mi) from Ipswich. The closest train station to Kirton is Trimley. According to the 2011 census, Kirton had a population of 1,146. It is located between the River Debben and the River Orwell. The village of Kirton covers a total area of 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi). As the county of Suffolk lacks quarries, many of the buildings are made from flint, clay and timber.
Kirton and Falkenham share the Parish Council, the school, the Village Hall, and most of the organisations. Kirton has a post office, a church and it also has access to a primary school.
In the 1870s, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Kirton as :
"a village and a parish in Woodbridge district,Suffolk. The church is early English, in rubble, with a stone tower and a new aisle; and contains a very ancient piscina.The church is early English, in rubble, with a stone tower and a new aisle; and contains a very ancient piscina. There are a Wesleyan chapel and 3½ acres of poors' land. Clara Reeve, who wrote " The Old English Baron'' was a native."
There were two manors in Kirton during the late 1860s, with Miss Cartwright being the lady of one and the Duke of Hamilton being the lord of the other.
The name Kirton comes from the Anglo-Saxon name of Kirkatuna, meaning "church town". Kirton is mentioned in the Domesday Book three times. Kirton is mentioned as having a church as well as a priest of its own. During 1066, Godric was the priest of Kirton, he was also affiliated with another town in Suffolk. Kirton is often associated with its early connection to Christianity, as it is believed that the Romans settled in and around areas of Kirton and Falkenham.
Kirton shares its Parish with Falkenham. The Parish meets at least once a month and consists of 16 members. Over half of the council members represent Kirton.. The Parish offers help on transport, council spending and social issues, it also provides information on organisations that operate in the area. There are several organisations set up in Kirton which help bring the community together as well as promoting a sense unity. There are over 15 organisations including well known children's organisations like cubs and scouts. The youth club also operates in Kirton in addition to the Baden-Powell organisations. The wide range of organisations which operate in the Parish offer opportunities to all the different age groups, activities range from gardening to fitness.
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