East Ayton

East Ayton
East Ayton

 East Ayton shown within North Yorkshire
Population 1,687 (2001 census)[1]
OS grid reference SE994854
Parish East Ayton
District Scarborough
Shire county North Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SCARBOROUGH
Postcode district YO13
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
EU Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament Scarborough and Whitby
List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire

East Ayton is a village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England.

According to the 2001 UK census, East Ayton parish had a population of 1,687.[1]

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 1670's, stone from the castle was used to rebuild the bridge over the River Derwent.[2]

Forge Valley C.C., the local cricket club for East & West Ayton, were the national village cup champions in 1986, winning the competition at Lord's.

Notable people

John Fendley, aka Fenners of Soccer AM fame, grew up in the village and was a pupil at Raincliffe School.

The actor, Paul Kynman, of First Knight and Heartbeat, lived in Ayton village.

References

  1. ^ a b "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: East Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=798189&c=East+Ayton&d=16&e=15&g=476711&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1215471222679&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779. Retrieved 2008-07-07. 
  2. ^ Salter, Mike (2001). The Castles and Tower Houses of Yorkshire. 

External links

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