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Billinge

PLACENAME: Bulling (first mentioned 1200). Sword or edge, perhaps referring to a prominent hill, Billinge Hill. From Old English 'bill'. Alternatively, people associated with Billa. From Old English personal name 'Billa'. Bulling (first mentioned c1200), Billing (1212); Bullynth (1292); Billynge (1366); Billindge (1585).

recent photo of church clock

St Aidan's Church (about 1717) replaced Billinge Chapel (1534-50).

recent photo of farmhouse

Crookhouse (1753) is a stone farmhouse (listed Grade II).

illustration of 2 sides and cross section of axe

A neolithic (new stone age) stone axe found in the township suggests that there was early occupation in the area.

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