Thornton-le-Clay
| Thornton-le-Clay | |
| Yorkshire North Riding | |
|---|---|
 Thornton-le-Clay | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE685651 |
| Location: | 54°4’39"N, -0°57’15"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 209 (2011) |
| Post town: | York |
| Postcode: | YO60 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Yorkshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Thirsk and Malton |
Thornton-le-Clay is a village in the North Riding of Yorkshire, about eight miles north-east of York.
The 2011 Census showed a population of 209.
The nearest settlements are Foston, Yorkshire half a mile to the east; Bulmer, Yorkshire, two miles to the north-east; Flaxton, Yorkshire a mile and a half to the south, and West Lilling two miles to the west.
History
The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as Torentune. There are three references in total. The first as being part of Fostun manor; secondly as part of Bulmer manor and lastly as part of the Bolesforde Wapentac.[1] The etymology of the name is Old English and means settlement enclosed by thorn bushes.[2] The suffix relates to the nature of the soil in the surrounding area.
Churches
A Wesleyan Chapel was built in the village in 1822 and a Primitive Methodist Chapel was built in 1858.[3] The Wesleyan Chapel is still in use.
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Thornton-le-Clay in the Domesday Book
- ↑ "Etymology 1". http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/thornton. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ↑ Bulmer's Topography, History and Directory (Private and Commercial) of North Yorkshire 1890. S&N Publishing. 1890. p. 707. ISBN 1-86150-299-0.