West Drayton, Nottinghamshire

West Drayton
Village and civil parish
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West Drayton is located in Nottinghamshire
West Drayton
West Drayton
Location within Nottinghamshire
Area1.48 sq mi (3.8 km2)
Population221 (2021)
• Density149/sq mi (58/km2)
OS grid referenceSK 709746
• London125 mi (201 km) SSE
Civil parish
  • West Drayton
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Settlements
Post townRETFORD
Postcode districtDN22
Dialling code01777
PoliceNottinghamshire
FireNottinghamshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament
Websitewww.gamstonwestdraytoneatonparishcouncil.co.uk
List of places
UK
England
Nottinghamshire
53°15′49″N 0°56′19″W / 53.2635°N 0.9386°W / 53.2635; -0.9386

West Drayton is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Retford.

In the census 2011, the parish had a population of 225,[1] and this fell to 221 residents at the 2021 census.[2] The parish includes the villages of Rockley and Markham Moor.

West Drayton was originally known simply as Drayton, and was recorded under that name in the Domesday Book of 1086.[3] "West" was added to distinguish the place from the village of East Drayton, 4 miles east.

St Paul's Church dates back to the 12th century, but was rebuilt in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – West Drayton Parish (E04007850)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – West Drayton parish (E04007850)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. ^ "The Domesday Book Online". Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Paul (1224416)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
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