East Ayton is a village and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England.
East Ayton | |
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East Ayton | |
East Ayton Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 1,678 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE994854 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
Postcode district | YO13 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
According to the 2011 UK census, East Ayton parish had a population of 1,678,[1] a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,687.[2]
Forge Valley C.C., the local cricket club for East & West Ayton, were the national Village Cup champions in 1986, winning the competition at Lord's.
John Fendley, aka Fenners of Soccer AM fame, grew up in the village and was a pupil at Raincliffe School.
Gavin Williamson, MP and former Secretary of State for Defence was raised in East Ayton and attended the local primary school.[3][4]
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