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Killington Stage Race
There are 2 places named Killington in England, and 1 in the US. * Killington, Cumbria, a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England ** Killington Beck, the location of Killington Lake (or Killington Reservoir) in Cumbria ** Killington Lake services, a service area on the M6 motorway in England * Killington, Devon, a hamlet in Devon, England *Killington, Vermont, a town in Rutland County, Vermont, USA **Killington Peak, a mountain in Killington, Vermont **Killington Ski Resort Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is a ski resort in Rutland County, Vermont, United States, near the town of Killington, Vermont, Killington. It is the largest ski area in the Eastern United States, eastern U.S., and has the List of New Engl ..., a ski resort on Killington Peak Other uses: * Dylan Killington, a fictional character on the American television series ''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'' {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington, Cumbria
Killington is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of the county of Cumbria, England. It had a population of 152 in 2001, At the 2011 census Killington was grouped with Firbank giving a total population of 261. Killington gives its name to Killington Lake, after which Killington Lake services is named, although this is located in the neighbouring parish of New Hutton. Killington Hall, in the centre of the village, dates largely from , was altered in 1803, and preserves the ruins of a 15th-century pele tower Peel towers (also spelt pele) are small fortified keeps or tower houses, built along the English and Scottish borders in the Scottish Marches and North of England, mainly between the mid-14th century and about 1600. They were free-standing ... adjoining the main building. The Hall is adjacent to All Saints' Church, which dates from the 14th century, with 17th-century alterations, and was originally built as the chapel to the Hall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington Beck
Peasey Beck is a Beck (stream), beck flowing through Cumbria, England. It rises on Lambrigg Fell where it is known as the Sparishaw Beck, flows through Killington Reservoir and converges with Stainton Beck to form the River Bela at Milnthorpe. Prior to 1913, it was known as the River Beela throughout its length. Course The source of the beck is on Lambrigg Fell, close to the contour () between Kendal and Sedbergh, where it is known as the Sparishaw Beck. It heads towards the south, and is crossed by the A684 road, the M6 motorway (Great Britain), M6 motorway and Fairthorns Road to reach Killington Reservoir.Ordnance Survey, 1:25,000 map, Sheet OL7 Two dams impound the water of Killington Reservoir, and the main outflow for Peasey Beck runs through the longer of the two. The beck is crossed by Reservoir Road, a minor road that follows the southern shore of the reservoir, and then by another unnamed road at Low Bendrigg. Near Crooks Plantation, it turns to the east before sweep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington Lake Services
Killington Lake Services is a motorway service station on the M6 motorway between Junctions 37 and 36 near Killington Lake in Cumbria, England. It was opened in 1972. History It opened on Wednesday 17 May 1972, southbound only, run by BP. Tebay, on the northbound side, nine miles to the north, opened the following month. Structure It is owned by Roadchef. It comprises a BP petrol station, a Days Inn and a main facilities building with a Costa Coffee outlet and WHSmith newsagents. A McDonald's restaurant opened here in March 2014. It is only accessible to southbound traffic, therefore to access the services while travelling north it is necessary to continue up to Junction 37 and then come off, turn round, and head all the way back down. However, northbound traffic can use the northbound-only Burton-in-Kendal services ten miles to the south of Killington Lake Services, or Tebay Services ten miles to the north. The northern section of the site is in New Hutton, and the southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devon
Devon ( ; historically also known as Devonshire , ) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west. The city of Plymouth is the largest settlement, and the city of Exeter is the county town. The county has an area of and a population of 1,194,166. The largest settlements after Plymouth (264,695) are the city of Exeter (130,709) and the Seaside resort, seaside resorts of Torquay and Paignton, which have a combined population of 115,410. They all are located along the south coast, which is the most populous part of the county; Barnstaple (31,275) and Tiverton, Devon, Tiverton (22,291) are the largest towns in the north and centre respectively. For local government purposes Devon comprises a non-metropolitan county, with eight districts, and the Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority areas of Plymouth City Council, Plymouth an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington, Vermont
Killington is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,407 at the 2020 census. Killington Ski Resort and numerous vacation lodges are located here. The town was previously named Sherburne, but was renamed to its original name, "Killington", in 1999. History The town of Killington was chartered on July 7, 1761, by a New Hampshire grant. In 1800, it was renamed Sherburne after landholder Colonel Benjamin Sherburne. The town voted to revert to its original name of Killington on March 2, 1999; which was approved by the Vermont General Assembly and became effective July 1, 1999. The 2007 town meeting considered a proposal to impose a three-cent surcharge on every dollar of property tax revenue. The proceeds would have been used to fund a town economic development group. The surcharge was not approved by the voters. Killington was one of thirteen Vermont towns isolated by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. Killington was cut of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington Peak
Killington Peak is the second highest summit in the Green Mountains and in the U.S. state of Vermont. It is located east of Rutland in south-central Vermont. Killington Peak is a stop on the Long Trail, which here shares its route with the Appalachian Trail. Traveling southbound on the Trail, it is the last peak close to the trail until Virginia. A ski resort, Killington Ski Resort, nicknamed "the beast of the east", is located on the mountain. A gondola transports skiers and non-hikers to the summit in winter, summer, and during fall leaf peeping season. There is a lodge near the peak which is complete with a restaurant and bar with panoramic views. In 1763, the mountain was known as Pisgah. Killington (a.k.a. Sherburne) lodging situations have changed over the years, from sleeping on barroom floors and barns on the mountain road, traveling up from nearby Rutland or Woodstock The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, commonly referred to as Woodstock, was a music festival he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Killington Ski Resort
Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area is a ski resort in Rutland County, Vermont, United States, near the town of Killington, Vermont, Killington. It is the largest ski area in the Eastern United States, eastern U.S., and has the List of New England ski areas by vertical drop, largest vertical drop in New England at . The mountain has been nicknamed the "Beast of the East." History In 1954, Perry H. Merrill, known as the Father of Vermont's State Parks and Alpine Ski Areas and Vermont State's land lease officer, wanted to see a ski resort developed on Killington Peak, the second highest mountain in Vermont. Preston Leete Smith agreed to work with him to develop this area. Killington opened on December 13, 1958. The resort expanded in the 1960s at a pace "well above industry standards." Many new trails were created and Smith had beginner trails accessible from every lift. In the 1960s, Killington installed snowmaking equipment, which had been invented in the 1950s, but was conside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
