Wykeham, Scarborough
| Wykeham | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Wykeham Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 280 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE964834 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | YO13 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
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Wykeham is a small village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England, on the outskirts of Scarborough and the southern boundary of the North York Moors National Park.
It consists of a main street adjacent to the only pub; The Downe Arms. It lies around 7 miles (11 km) away from Scarborough and surrounding villages include: East Ayton, West Ayton, Snainton, Hutton Buscel, Brompton and Ruston. It has a cricket ground also which is hidden away in a small turning off the main road.
According to the 2011 UK census, Wykeham parish had a population of 280,[1] a decrease on the 2001 UK census figure of 290.[2]
A nunnery was established at Wykeham between 1140 and 1160 that was located to the south east of the village.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
- ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Wykham CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
- ^ Jennings, B. Yorkshire Monasteries. ISBN 1-85825-105-2.
External links
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