Staveley, North Yorkshire
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| Staveley | |
|---|---|
 All Saints Church, Staveley | |
.svg)  Staveley Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 450 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE366627 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KNARESBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | HG5 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Staveley is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Knaresborough and near the A1(M) motorway. The racehorse Staveley, winner of the 1805 St Leger Stakes, was born at nearby Boroughbridge.[2]
Attractions
Staveley is home to many local attractions and has the following aspects:
- Martin's Pond: Situated at the end of Lowfield Lane, this pond sits at the bottom of the abandoned railway tracks and has an abundance of wild life.
- Staveley Community Primary School, rated 'good' in a 2010 Ofsted inspection.
- The Royal Oak Pub.
- The Railway Line: Abandoned for several years, the railway track offers a walk elevated through wildlife, whilst capturing the peaceful bliss of the countryside.
- Nature Reserve: A long walk that stretches beyond Staveley. The reserve has many wild and rare species of flower and wildlife.
References
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ Sporting magazine (Oct. 1805-Mar. 1806). Wheble. 1806. p. 3. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
External links
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