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{{Short description|Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England}}
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'''Monk Fryston''' is a small village and [[civil parish]] in the [[Selby (district)|Selby]] district of [[North Yorkshire]], [[England]]. The name of the village originates from ''Monk's Free Stone''<ref>[http://home.freeuk.net/celwkn/html/history.html How the name 'Monk Fryston' came about ...]</ref> as all of the stone used to build [[Selby Abbey]] was obtained from a quarry in the centre of the village across the road from the old school building. The quarry was filled in for a housing development located next to the new school building, built on the old school field in 1998/9. The old school building has since been converted to housing.
'''Monk Fryston''' is a small village and [[civil parish]] in the former [[Selby (district)|Selby]] district of [[North Yorkshire]], England.


The village was historically part of the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]] until 1974.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History of Monk Fryston, in Selby and West Riding {{!}} Map and description|url=https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/12635|access-date=2020-11-25|website=www.visionofbritain.org.uk}}</ref>

==History and overview==
The ''Dictionary of British Place Names'' notes Monk Fryston as "Fristun" (c. 1030) and "Munechesfryston" (1166). The name derives from the [[Old English]] for "farmstead of the frisians", with prefix 'Monk' relating to it being an 11th-century possession of [[Selby Abbey]].<ref>Mills, Anthony David (2003); ''A Dictionary of British Place Names'', [[Oxford University Press]], revised edition (2011), p.197. {{ISBN|019960908X}}</ref> According to a personal FreeUK web page, the name of the village originates from ''Monk's Free Stone'',<ref name="Naming">{{cite web|title=Our Patch - Monk Fryston |url=http://www.findingfryston.co.uk/monk-fryston.html|website=Finding Fryston|access-date=3 October 2020}}</ref> as all of the stone used to build Selby Abbey was obtained from a [[quarry]] in the centre of the village across the road from the old school building.<ref name="Naming"/> The quarry was filled in for a housing development located next to the new school building, built on the old school field in 1998–99. The old school building has since been converted to housing.
[[File:Monk Fryston Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1167770.jpg|thumb|left|Monk Fryston Community Centre]]
The village is very closely linked to [[Hillam]], although both villages maintain separate [[Parish councils of England|parish council]]s.
The village is very closely linked to [[Hillam]], although both villages maintain separate [[Parish councils of England|parish council]]s.


According to the [[2001 UK census]] the population of Monk Fryston parish was 858.<ref>
According to the [[2011 UK census]] the population of Monk Fryston parish was 1,008 and the number of households was 406.<ref name="2011 census">
{{NOMIS2011
{{cite web
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|url = http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=798278&c=monk+Fryston&d=16&e=15&g=477156&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1195422792664&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779
|title = Neighbourhood Statistics - Area: Monk Fryston CP
|title = Monk Fryston Parish
|accessdate = 2007-11-18
|accessdate = 1 October 2018
|publisher = [[Office for National Statistics]]
}}</ref>
}}</ref>


Monk Fryston is situated just over 6 miles west of the town of [[Selby]]. It lies 2 miles east of the A1(M) motorway junction 42, ([[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1 road]]), and 4 miles north of the [[M62 motorway]], junction 33, at [[Ferrybridge]]. The [[A63 road]], Leeds to Selby, runs through the village.
Monk Fryston is situated just over {{convert|6|mi|km|0}} west of the town of [[Selby]]. It lies {{convert|2|mi|km|0}} east of the A1(M) motorway junction 42, ([[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1 road]]), and {{convert|5|mi|km|0}} north of the [[M62 motorway]], junction 33, at [[Ferrybridge]]. The [[A63 road]], Leeds to Selby, runs through the village.


Primary education needs are served by Monk Fryston Church of England Primary school.
Primary education needs are served by Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School.


The Parish Church is St. Wilfrid's Monk Fryston (Church of England).
The parish church is St Wilfrid's Monk Fryston (Church of England).


The village has one [[public house]], The Crown Inn, which dates back to the 1600s and a hotel, the Monk Fryston Hall Hotel which dates back to the 12th century.
The village has one [[public house]], the Crown Inn, which dates back to the 1600s, and a hotel, the [[Monk Fryston Hall]] Hotel which dates back to the 12th century.


The National Heritage List for England, compiled by English Heritage, holds 15 [[listed buildings]] for Monk Fryston. The list includes the Grade l St Wilfrid's Church, the Grade ll* Monk Fryston Hall and two Grade ll [[milestone]]s.<ref>
The National Heritage List for England, compiled by English Heritage, holds 15 [[listed buildings]] for Monk Fryston. The list includes the Grade I St Wilfrid's Church, the Grade II* Monk Fryston Hall and two Grade II [[milestone]]s.<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
|url = http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/
|url = http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/
|title = The National Heritage List for England
|title = The National Heritage List for England
|access-date = 12 January 2013
|accessdate = 2013-01-12
|date = 2013-01-12
|date = 12 January 2013
|publisher = English Heritage
|publisher = English Heritage
}}
}}
</ref>
</ref>
The [[York and North Midland Railway]] passes to the west of Monk Fryston. An old station platform still exists next to the railway just down from [[Milford sidings]]. The spot is popular with railway enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.trainspots.co.uk/locpage.php?ts_number=389 TS389 Monk Fryston - Trainspots]</ref>


===Sports===
The [[York and North Midland Railway]] passes to the west of Monk Fryston. An old station platform still exists next to the railway just down from the South Milford sidings. The spot is popular with train enthusiasts.<ref>[http://www.trainspots.co.uk/locpage.php?ts_number=389 TS389 Monk Fryston - Trainspots]</ref>


Monk Fryston is involved in village sports, including football and cricket, where home matches are held at Stocking Lane.
== References ==

==Governance==
Monk Fryston is part of the Monk Fryston and South Milford [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]]. This ward had a total population taken at the 2011 census of 4,096.<ref>{{NOMIS2011|id=1237325203|title=Monk Fryston and South Milford Ward (as of 2011)|accessdate=1 October 2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Monk Fryston}}
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* [http://monkfryston.net Parish Council]
* [http://www.monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk/ Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School]
* [http://www.monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk/ Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School]
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Monkfryston/ The Ancient Parish of Monk Fryston]
* [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Monkfryston/ The Ancient Parish of Monk Fryston]
* [http://www.issuu.com/hillamnews Hillam News local newspaper]
* [http://www.issuu.com/hillamnews Hillam News local newspaper]
* [http://www.stwilfridandstmary.org.uk/ St Wilfrid's, Monk Fryston]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080724093923/http://www.stwilfridandstmary.org.uk/ St Wilfrid's, Monk Fryston]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3xGxvTE5-c Film of Monk Fryston in 1950s]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3xGxvTE5-c Film of Monk Fryston in 1950s]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130216130028/http://wilfileaks.org.uk/ Having fun raising money for the church roof fund]
* [http://www.monkfryston.cc/ Monk Fryston Cycling Club]
* [http://wilfileaks.org.uk/ Having fun raising money for the church roof fund]


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Monk Fryston is located in North Yorkshire
Monk Fryston
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Location within North Yorkshire
Population1,008 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE505295
• London160 mi (260 km) SSE
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLEEDS
Postcode districtLS25
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53°45′34″N 1°14′08″W / 53.759418°N 1.235496°W / 53.759418; -1.235496

Monk Fryston is a small village and civil parish in the former Selby district of North Yorkshire, England.

The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.[2]

History and overview

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The Dictionary of British Place Names notes Monk Fryston as "Fristun" (c. 1030) and "Munechesfryston" (1166). The name derives from the Old English for "farmstead of the frisians", with prefix 'Monk' relating to it being an 11th-century possession of Selby Abbey.[3] According to a personal FreeUK web page, the name of the village originates from Monk's Free Stone,[4] as all of the stone used to build Selby Abbey was obtained from a quarry in the centre of the village across the road from the old school building.[4] The quarry was filled in for a housing development located next to the new school building, built on the old school field in 1998–99. The old school building has since been converted to housing.

Monk Fryston Community Centre

The village is very closely linked to Hillam, although both villages maintain separate parish councils.

According to the 2011 UK census the population of Monk Fryston parish was 1,008 and the number of households was 406.[1]

Monk Fryston is situated just over 6 miles (10 km) west of the town of Selby. It lies 2 miles (3 km) east of the A1(M) motorway junction 42, (A1 road), and 5 miles (8 km) north of the M62 motorway, junction 33, at Ferrybridge. The A63 road, Leeds to Selby, runs through the village.

Primary education needs are served by Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School.

The parish church is St Wilfrid's Monk Fryston (Church of England).

The village has one public house, the Crown Inn, which dates back to the 1600s, and a hotel, the Monk Fryston Hall Hotel which dates back to the 12th century.

The National Heritage List for England, compiled by English Heritage, holds 15 listed buildings for Monk Fryston. The list includes the Grade I St Wilfrid's Church, the Grade II* Monk Fryston Hall and two Grade II milestones.[5] The York and North Midland Railway passes to the west of Monk Fryston. An old station platform still exists next to the railway just down from Milford sidings. The spot is popular with railway enthusiasts.[6]

Sports

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Monk Fryston is involved in village sports, including football and cricket, where home matches are held at Stocking Lane.

Governance

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Monk Fryston is part of the Monk Fryston and South Milford electoral ward. This ward had a total population taken at the 2011 census of 4,096.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Monk Fryston Parish (1170217421)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  2. ^ "History of Monk Fryston, in Selby and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  3. ^ Mills, Anthony David (2003); A Dictionary of British Place Names, Oxford University Press, revised edition (2011), p.197. ISBN 019960908X
  4. ^ a b "Our Patch - Monk Fryston". Finding Fryston. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  5. ^ "The National Heritage List for England". English Heritage. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  6. ^ TS389 Monk Fryston - Trainspots
  7. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Monk Fryston and South Milford Ward (as of 2011) (1237325203)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
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