West Haddlesey

West Haddlesey
The Canal Bridge, West Haddlesey
West Haddlesey Location within North Yorkshire
Population	214 (2011 census) [1]
Unitary authority	North Yorkshire
Ceremonial county	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Selby
Postcode district	YO8
Police	North Yorkshire
Fire	North Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
List of places UK England Yorkshire 53°43′59″N1°08′40″W / 53.733185°N 1.144462°W / 53.733185; -1.144462

West Haddlesey is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. ^[2] In the 2011 census, it had about 78 houses and a population of 214. ^[1] The mouth of the Selby Canal lies to the south of the village and joins onto the River Aire.

The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. ^[3] From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Selby, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

The village formally had a public house called the George and Dragon Inn, however it was closed due to a 'deliberate' fire in March 2019. ^[4] It has now been converted into an Indian restaurant. ^[5] The village shares a primary school with the neighbouring village of Chapel Haddlesey. ^[6]

References

1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – West Haddlesey Parish (E04007780)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 4 August 2020.
2. "West Haddlesey Parish - Official Website" . Retrieved 30 March 2020.
3. "History of West Haddlesey, in Selby and West Riding | Map and description". Vision of Britain . Retrieved 25 November 2020.
4. Willers, Daniel (5 March 2019). "Arson investigation after pub fire". York Press. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
5. "Bangla Cuisine Restaurant - Store". Archived from the original on 25 August 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
6. "West Haddlesey Parish - Chapel Haddlesey Primary School" . Retrieved 30 March 2020.

External links

• West Haddlesey Information

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