Kirton | |
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![]() St Mary and St Martin Church, Kirton | |
Location 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 |
UK Parliament | |
Kirton is a village and civil parish in the East Suffolk district, in the 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.[1] It is located between the River Deben and the River Orwell. The village of Kirton covers a total area of 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi).[2] As the county of Suffolk lacks quarries, many of the buildings are made from flint, clay and timber.[3]
Kirton and Falkenham share the Parish Council, the school, the Village Hall, and most of the organisations. Kirton has a church and it also has access to a primary school.