West Ayton
| West Ayton | |
|---|---|
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| Population | 881 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE986847 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Land | England |
| Sovereign state | Vereinigtes Königreich |
| Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | YO13 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
West Ayton is a village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England. Located upon the west bank of the river Derwent adjacent to East Ayton.
According to the 2011 UK census, West Ayton parish had a population of 881,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 831.[2]
The ruins of Ayton castle can be found to the east of the village. The tower dates back to 1390 and was built by Ralph Eure. During the 1670s, stone from the castle was used to rebuild the bridge over the River Derwent.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: West Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: West Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ Salter, Mike (2001). The Castles and Tower Houses of Yorkshire.
External links
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