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Welcome to Barkston Ash

Barkston Ash is an English civil parish within the unitary authority of North Yorkshire

The earliest references to Barkston were in 1030 when the spelling was Barcestune which reflected Barkston's early founders who are likely to have been Scandinavian in origin. Through Norman appropriations in the 13th century when the de Barkeston family featured frequently in records, and in the Danelaw period of our history, the area prospered. The Barkston Wapentake was huge. It stretched from the river Ouse in the east to the lower reaches of the rivers Aire and Wharfe and then to the boundary of the Roman road, running from Castleford to Wetherby, in the west.

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  • Population Estimate

    356

  • Unitary Authority

    North Yorkshire

  • Region

    Yorkshire and the Humber

  • Country

    England

  • Postcode District

    LS24, LS25

  • Dialling Code

    01937

  • Police Force

    North Yorkshire Police Force

  • Fire Authority

    North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

  • Health Area

    NHS Vale of York CCG

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