East Ayton

East Ayton
East Ayton
 East Ayton shown within North Yorkshire
Population 1,678 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE994854
Civil parishEast 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°15′17″N 0°28′28″W / 54.254600°N 0.474400°W / 54.254600; -0.474400

The 14th century Ayton Castle, between East Ayton and West Ayton
St John the Baptist church
Tree Sculpture on the A170

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

According to the 2011 UK census, East Ayton parish had a population of 1,678,[1] a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,687.[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. 1 2 "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: East Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 7 February 2013.
  2. ↑ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: East Ayton CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2008-07-07.

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