Wheldrake
Coordinates: 53°53′46″N 0°57′40″W / 53.8960°N 0.9612°W
Wheldrake is a village and a civil parish about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southeast of the city of York in England. In 2011, the parish had a population of 2,107.[1] The parish of Wheldrake covers an area of 4,300 acres (17,000,000 m2). It was established before 1066. It was in the possession of Fountains Abbey in the Middle Ages. Wheldrake became part of a landed estate until the mid 20th century. It has a significant conservation area and a nature reserve of international importance. This, named Wheldrake Ings, is about 8 miles south of York.[2] It is where many wildflowers flourish and rare birds prosper.
| Wheldrake | |
 Wheldrake Main Street |
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 Wheldrake shown within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 1,909 |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | SE682449 |
| Civil parish | Wheldrake |
| Unitary authority | York |
| Ceremonial county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO19 |
| Dialling code | 01904 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | York Outer |
| Website | Wheldrake Parish Council website |
Wheldrake Media
The former station, now preserved
The old Ings Bridge over the River Derwent was replaced in the 1960s.
I, known on Wikipedia as Harkey Lodger, am the author and copyright owner of this file.The picture was taken on 07-01-2007 in Wheldrake, UK.Postcode YO19 Harkey Lodger 11:36, 12 January 2007 (UTC)
Wheldrake Primary School. A typical seventies style school in the commuter village of Wheldrake.
References
- ↑ "Some facts and figures about Wheldrake". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ↑ Winter visitors flock to Wheldrake Ings. 12 January 2012. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/features/9465652.Winter_visitors_flock_to_Wheldrake_Ings/. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
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