Population 881 (2011 census) Civil parish West Ayton Country England Shire county North Yorkshire | OS grid reference SE986847 District Scarborough Local time Monday 8:23 AM | |
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Region Yorkshire and the Humber Weather 7°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 72% Humidity | ||
West Ayton is a village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England. Located upon the west bank of the River Derwent adjacent to East Ayton.
Map of West Ayton, UK
According to the 2011 UK census, West Ayton parish had a population of 881, an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 831.
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.
References
West Ayton Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA