Aikton Parish Council
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Description
"...Aikton (Oaktown) extends about five miles in length from north to south and two miles in breadth from east to west. It is bounded by Bowness on the North, Thursby on the South, Kirkbampton and Orton parishes on the East and the river Wampool on the west. It contains 6,156 acres including roads, rivers, etc. It contains the four areas of Aikton, Biglands, Gamlesby, Wampool and Wiggonby. Border Raiders (reivers) terrorised the area, stealing cattle and murdering all who resisted until the late 16th century. In the 20th century, its wild windiness became important. The former airfield is now one of Cumbria’s first wind turbine ‘farms’. As people recognised the importance of wildlife, a wildlife sanctuary and hospital was established at Knox Wood and a site of special scientific interest was designated at Biglands Bog....." -
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Further information
Link: http://www.aikton.org.uk/
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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