Welcome to Grewelthorpe
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Grewelthorpe is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England situated 3 miles (5 km) south of Masham and 6.2 miles (10 km) north of Ripon. It is located in the Nidderdale area of outstanding natural beauty.The name Grewelthorpe derives from the words Gruel and Thorpe, Gruel being a family name and thorpe meaning "outlying farmstead".Grewelthorpe was mentioned in the Domesday Book when it was known as Torp and was in the ownership of Gospatric.In 2009 Grewelthorpe has one active church, St James's and a pub, the Crown. It also has a duck pond, which is a distinctive feature of the village, it is populated by ducks which people come from surrounding villages to feed. The local primary school is known as Grewelthorpe Church of England Primary school and takes children from two years old to eleven years old. The current school building was opened in June 2003 and is located at cross hills in Grewelthorpe. However, Grewelthorpe has had a school since 1876. Unlike many Yorkshire villages Grewelthorpe does not currently have a cricket club. It last had one in the 1950s, but it folded as a result of the failure to find a suitable playing field.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,395 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
518 (2021) |
Density |
37 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.0 |
Ward |
Masham & Kirkby Malzeard |
District |
Harrogate |
Postcodes |
HG4 |
ONS ID |
E04007354 |
Council
Contact details for Grewelthorpe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Grewelthorpe Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Grewelthorpe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Grewelthorpe Parish.
Local News
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What's on guide to comedy, concerts, films, shows and events in Harrogate district in February and March
Published: 20th Feb 2024
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IN PICTURES: Retired fireman captures Ripon's extraordinary wildlife in tribute to wife's childhood memories
Published: 26th Feb 2024
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Planetarium could open in Harrogate district next month
Published: 4th Oct 2022