Aislaby, Vale of Pickering
| Aislaby | |
| Yorkshire North Riding | |
|---|---|
 Aislaby | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE774857 |
| Location: | 54°15’40"N, -0°48’44"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Pickering |
| Postcode: | YO18 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Ryedale |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Thirsk and Malton |
Aislaby is a hamlet in the North Riding of Yorkshire near the town of Pickering This hamlet lies on the A170 to the west of Pickering between Wrelton and Middleton.
History
The hamlet is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known as Aslachesbi. In 1066 the land was owned by Gospatric and had 2 ploughlands.[1]
The etymology of the name comes from Old Norse bȳ (farm or village) added to the name of the ownerAslakr.[2]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Aislaby, Vale of Pickering in the Domesday Book
- ↑ Watts. Cambridge Dictionary of Place Names. Cambridge University Press (2011). p. 5.