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.
| Wykeham | |
|---|---|
.svg)  Wykeham Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 280 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE964834 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | YO13 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
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. To the north of the village is Wykeham Forest, which covers over 1,114 acres (451 ha).[2][3]
According to the 2011 UK census, Wykeham parish had a population of 280,[1] a decrease on the 2001 UK census figure of 290.[4] In 2015, North Yorkshire County Council estimated that population had remained static at 280.[5]
A nunnery was established at Wykeham between 1140 and 1160 that was located to the south east of the village.[6] The Anglican church in the village is a grade II* listed building. St Helen's and All Saints Parish Church was built between 1853 and 1855 by William Butterfield.[7][8] A primary school is tied to the church. Wykeham Church of England Primary School, which has a nominal capacity of 60 pupils, was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016.[9]
Charm Park, a Point-to-point racecourse is close by the village, as are the Wykeham Lakes.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Wykeham Parish (1170217371)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Wykeham Forest, Scarborough - area information, map, walks and more". getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Wykeham Forest Plan". forestryengland.uk. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Wykham Parish (36UG051)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "2015 Population Estimates Parishes" (PDF). northyorks.gov.uk. December 2016. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 June 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Jennings, B (1999). Yorkshire Monasteries. ISBN 1-85825-105-2.
- ^ "St Helen & All Saints Parish Church". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Historic England. "All Saints Church (Grade II*) (1316131)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Wykeham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School URN: 121526". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ Wood, Alexandra (9 February 2021). "North Yorkshire Water Park near Scarborough invests £1m in new facilities including first wakeboarding line in county". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
External links
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