West Ayton

West Ayton
West Ayton
 West Ayton shown within North Yorkshire
Population 881 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE986847
Civil parishWest Ayton
DistrictScarborough
Shire countyNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town SCARBOROUGH
Postcode district YO13
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
EU Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK ParliamentScarborough and Whitby
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Coordinates: 54°14′55″N 0°29′12″W / 54.248700°N 0.486700°W

The 14th century Ayton Castle, between East Ayton and West Ayton

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

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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: West Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: West Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 July 2008.
  3. ↑ Salter, Mike (2001). The Castles and Tower Houses of Yorkshire.

External links

Media related to West Ayton at Wikimedia Commons