West Drayton, Nottinghamshire
West Drayton is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Retford.
| West Drayton | |
|---|---|
 St Paul's Church | |
  West Drayton Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| Area | 3.849 km2 (1.486 sq mi) |
| Population | 225 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SK709746 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Retford |
| Postcode district | DN22 |
| UK Parliament | |
In 2011 the parish had a population of 225.[1] The parish includes the villages of Rockley and Markham Moor.
West Drayton was originally known simply as Drayton, and was recorded under that name in the Domesday Book of 1086.[2] "West" was added to distinguish the place from the village of East Drayton, 4 miles east.
St Paul's Church dates back to the 12th century, but was rebuilt in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building.[3]
References
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – West Drayton Parish (E04007850)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- "The Domesday Book Online". Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- Historic England. "Church of St Paul (1224416)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
External links
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