Hornby, Richmondshire
Hornby is a small village and civil parish located about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-west of Bedale. It is part of the non-metropolitan district of Richmondshire in the shire county of North Yorkshire, England.[2][3] The name of the village derives from Old Norse meaning the farm belonging to Horni.[4]
| Hornby | |
|---|---|
 The village of Hornby and the Church of Saint Mary | |
  Hornby Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 280 (Including Appleton East and West, and Arrathorne 2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE222938 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Bedale |
| Postcode district | DL8 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Governance
Hornby is part of the electoral ward of Hornby Castle.[3] This ward stretches north to Brough with St. Giles, with a total population of 1,766.[5]
References
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Hornby Parish (1170217156)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 99 Northallerton & Ripon (Pateley Bridge & Leyburn) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2013. ISBN 9780319231593.
- "Ordnance Survey Election Maps". www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk. Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
- Smith, A H (1969). The place-names of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 240. OCLC 16956730.
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Hornby Castle 2011 Census Ward (1237325135)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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