Leconfield
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| Leconfield | |
  Leconfield shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Population | 1,990 (2001 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Leconfield |
| Unitary authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ceremonial county | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEVERLEY |
| Postcode district | HU17 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Beverley and Holderness |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Leconfield is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles north west of Beverley town centre and lies on the A614 road.
The civil parish is formed by the villages of Leconfield and Arram and the hamlet of Scorborough. According to the 2001 UK census, Leconfield parish had a population of 1,990.[1]
Leconfield is home to RAF Leconfield, now used as a base for Sea King helicopters of the 202 Squadron and is now the 'Army School of mechanical transport'.
Leconfield once had a castle but only the 'moat' remains. It has a post-office and a shop.
Leconfield FC for girls has recently been established and the girl footballers compete in a local football league.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Leconfield CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
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