Stainton (near Kendal)
| Stainton | |
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Stainton cross | |
Location within Cumbria | |
| Population | 316 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SD522859 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KENDAL |
| Postcode district | LA8 |
| Dialling code | 015395 |
| Police | Cumbria |
| Fire | Cumbria |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Stainton is a village and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness district of Cumbria, England. It is near the village of Sedgwick and 5.3 miles (8.5 km) south Kendal. Killington Reservoir runs alongside the parish of Stainton and the village is near the A590 road. In 2021 the parish had a population of 316. From 1974 to 2023 it was in South Lakeland district.
The village is home to a small chapel, post office and 128 houses. The chapel, which was erected in 1698 is no longer used for religious reasons. In 2003 work started to convert it into a village hall and, ten years later, it was handed on 22 November 2013 to the charity that had funded this project.
It is situated south east of the Lake District national park. The Lancaster Canal runs to the south of the village.