Wheldrake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wheldrake |
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 Wheldrake Main Street |
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 Wheldrake
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| Population | 1,909 |
| OS grid reference | SE682449 |
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| 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 |
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| Website | Wheldrake Parish Council website |
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. 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. It is where many wildflowers flourish and rare birds prosper.
Images for kids
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Minor roads of Wheldrake
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The former station, now preserved
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The old Ings Bridge over the River Derwent was replaced in the 1960s.
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The 18th century church
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South Back Lane
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Listed cottages in the Main Street of Wheldrake
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The interior of Wheldrake church
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Wheldrake Primary School
