| Hornby | |
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| Area | 0.2025 km2 (0.0782 sq mi) |
| Population | 468 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 2,311/km2 (5,990/sq mi) |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LANCASTER |
| Postcode district | LA2 |
| Dialling code | 015242 |
| Website | https://www.hornbyvillage.org.uk/ |
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Hornby is a village and formercivil parish located 9 miles (14 km) fromLancaster,[1] now part of the parish ofHornby-with-Farleton, within theLancaster district of the county ofLancashire, England. Situated on theA683[2] the village lies at the confluence of theRiver Wenning andLune[3] In 2011 the built up area had a population of 468.[4] In 1881, the parish had a population of 358.[5]
Hornby, originally recorded in theDomesday Book asHornebi,[6] served as atownship andchapelry withinMelling parish.[7] In 1866, Hornby attained the status of a civil parish in its own right.[8] However, on 24 March 1887, it was merged withFarleton to form the new parish of "Hornby-with-Farleton".[9][10]
Hornby has a church calledSt Margaret's Church on Main Street,[11] with itsoctagonal tower and a county house calledHornby Castle which overlooks the village. It was started in the 13th century as a replacement for Castle Stede. The tower is 16th-century but the rest was constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite the castle now being divided into flats, it is still one of the most recognisable points of the village. Hornby Castle and grounds are private, although the gardens are open two weekends each year in February for snowdrops and May with a small entrance fee. There is no access to castle buildings, but most of the grounds are available to walk around freely on these dates. The gardens also feature a walled garden with plants for sale., a primary school called Hornby St. Margaret's C of E Primary School on Main Street,[12] and avillage institute on Main Street.[13] A mile to the north of the castle are the earthwork remains of Castle Stede, amotte-and-bailey castle dating from the eleventh or twelfth century.[14]
Hornby formerly had a high school called Hornby High School that closed in August 2009.[15]
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