Over Kellet
Over Kellet is a village and civil parish near Carnforth in the English county of Lancashire. The parish, which is in the City of Lancaster, includes the village of Capernwray, at its northern end, and has a population of 778, decreasing slightly to 761 at the 2011 Census. The Lancaster Canal passes through the parish.
| Over Kellet | |
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Village Green | |
Over Kellet Location in the City of Lancaster district Over Kellet Location within Lancashire | |
| Population | 761 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD520700 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CARNFORTH |
| Postcode district | LA6 |
| Dialling code | 01524 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
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The village was referred to as Chellet in the Domesday Book, and more recently has also been known as Lesser Kellet. It is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Carnforth, and 0.6 miles (0.97 km) east of junction 35 of the M6 motorway.
The Church of St Cuthbert has existed since 1215. The current building, a Grade II* listed building, was mostly built in the 16th century. It was restored in 1864, and is now a joint Anglican/Methodist church.
Capernwray Dive Centre can be found on the outskirts of the village.