Welcome to Lillington
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Lillington is a hamlet and civil parish in north west Dorset, England, situated 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Sherborne. Dorset County Council estimate that the population of the civil parish was 50 in 2013.The underlying geology in Lillington is Forest Marble, which has produced soil rich in clay. The parish church is small and has a 13th-century nave. In 1605 Sir Walter Raleigh's second son, Carew, was christened here. The barn next to the church has two porches and seven bays and also dates from the start of the 17th century.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
740 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
369 (2021) |
Density |
50 people/km2 |
Mean age |
|
Ward |
Yetminster |
District |
West Dorset |
Postcodes |
DT9 |
ONS ID |
E04003554 |
Council
Contact details for Lillington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Lillington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lillington Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Lillington Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Lillington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lillington Parish.
Local News
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The Leweston Water Tower, near Sherborne, will be open to the public to raise money for St Martin’s Church in Lillington
Published: 13th Jun 2017
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Solar farm approved for Stockbridge, south of Sherborne
Published: 22nd Nov 2021