Newsham with Breckenbrough | |
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Civil parish | |
Population | 128 (2011 census) [1] |
OS grid reference | SE382845 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
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 former 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]
The village shares a parish council with the neighbouring parish of Kirby Wiske. [7]
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