Newsham with Breckenbrough
Appearance
Newsham with Breckenbrough | |
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Population | 128 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE382845 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | THIRSK |
Postcode district | YO7 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Newsham with Breckenbrough is a civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England and lies on the A167. The population of the parish at the 2011 census was 128.[1]
The parish has two Grade II* listed buildings – the West Lodge to Thornton Stud[2] and its gateway.[3]
Anne of Denmark with Prince Henry and Princess Elizabeth stayed at Breckenbrough Castle on 10 June 1603 as guests of Thomas Lascelles while on their way to London.[4] The castle has been demolished and only earthworks remain.[5] In 1618 there were two brick towers with a hall between, with two wings from the towers forming a courtyard.[6]
Governance
[edit]The village shares a parish council with the neighbouring parish of Kirby Wiske.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish (1170216896)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Historic England. "West Lodge to Thornton Stud (1150821)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Historic England. "West Lodge gateway to Thornton Stud with flanking walls, gate, railings and end piers (1315174)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ HMC Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield, vol. 15 (London, 1930), p. 126.
- ^ "Breckenbrough Castle". Gatehouse Gazetteer. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ Testamenta Eboracensia: A Selection of Wills from the Registry at York, vol. 4 (Durham, 1869), pp. 269-70 footnote.
- ^ "Parish council - Kirby Wiske and Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish Council". Hambledon District Council. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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