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Kildale is an ancient village situated on the main highway through the parish holding a population of around 280 people. http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/NRY/Kildale/Kildale90.html

Origins
The name of the village, Kildale has derived from Norman times where it was scribed as Childale. The transition from ‘Chil’ to ‘Kil’ is uncertain. Many believe the name changed to ‘Kil’ in the Saxon times as a result of the Norse Kyll stream or after the name of a Saxon proprietor patronymic.

In 900 years the boundaries of Kildale have never changed, along with only ever been in the hands of three families. Kildale is in fact an estate and all the farms and the majority of houses are owned by it. The houses owned by the estate are only let to people who live in the dale to ensure a strong community is held, holding on to traditional values.

Kildale Parish
Kildale’s Parish is a main attraction within the village. The architectural structure of the church is ancient suggesting that the church was founded at an early period of the Saxon Heptarchy. The parish was built in dedication to St. Cuthbert. Previous to the Parish a Castle occupied these grounds which belonged to the Earls of Northumberland around 1312. The parish occupies 5,730 acres with 3416 acres being taken up by moorland adding to the rural idyllic attraction of the area.

Kildale Hall
The Kildale hall is a traditional stone built hall dating from 1929, situated to the west of St Cuthbert's Church, 400m northwest of Kildale village. The Kildale Hall is very valued and holds a strong community, holding events such as harvest festivals bringing locals together, encasing traditional values.

St. Cuthbert's Churh
Along with Kildale Parish being a main site of interest, located at the western end of kildale station there is a footbridge that leads St Cuthbert's Church which has a detailed stained-glass window showing a steam train passing through Kildale, created by Goddard and Gibbs, 1992.

Captain Cook's Monument
Captain Cook's Monument was built in 1827 in memory of the circumnavigator Captain James cook, with the monuments purpose to spread civilisation and Christian faith. The monument lies about one and a half miles away from Kildale. The site provides an excellent place for visitors to enjoy the scenery of the Cleveland Hills and for those more adventurous to go on long walks exploring the countryside.