West Haddlesey
West Haddlesey is a village and civil parish in the Selby District 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.
| West Haddlesey | |
|---|---|
 The Canal Bridge, West Haddlesey | |
  West Haddlesey Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 214 (2011 census)[1] |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Selby |
| Postcode district | YO8 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.[3]
The village has a public house called George and Dragon Inn, however it is temporarily closed due to a 'deliberate' fire in March 2019.[4] The village shares a primary school with the neighbouring village of Chapel Haddlesey.[5]
References
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – West Haddlesey Parish (E04007780)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
- "West Haddlesey Parish - Official Website". Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- "History of West Haddlesey, in Selby and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- "Arson investigation after pub fire". York Press. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- "West Haddlesey Parish - Chapel Haddlesey Primary School". Retrieved 30 March 2020.
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