Newsham with Breckenbrough explained

Country:England
Coordinates:54.255°N -1.415°W
Official Name:Newsham with Breckenbrough
Type:Civil parish
Static Image Name:Newsham with Breckenbrough UK parish locator map.svg
Map Type:nomap
Population:128
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Civil Parish:Newsham with Breckenbrough
Unitary England:North Yorkshire
Lieutenancy England:North Yorkshire
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Post Town:THIRSK
Postcode District:YO7
Postcode Area:YO
Os Grid Reference:SE382845

Newsham with Breckenbrough is a civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England and lies on the A167. The population of the parish at the 2011 census was 128.

The parish has two Grade II* listed buildings – the West Lodge to Thornton Stud and its gateway.

Anne of Denmark with Prince Henry and Princess Elizabeth stayed at Breckenbrough Castle on 10 June 1603 as guests of Thomas Lascelles while on their way to London.[1] The castle has been demolished and only earthworks remain.[2] In 1618 there were two brick towers with a hall between, with two wings from the towers forming a courtyard.[3]

Governance

The village shares a parish council with the neighbouring parish of Kirby Wiske.[4]

Notes and References

  1. HMC Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield, vol. 15 (London, 1930), p. 126.
  2. Web site: Breckenbrough Castle. Gatehouse Gazetteer. 29 April 2019.
  3. Testamenta Eboracensia: A Selection of Wills from the Registry at York, vol. 4 (Durham, 1869), pp. 269-70 footnote.
  4. Web site: Hambledon District Council . Parish council - Kirby Wiske and Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish Council. 17 May 2018.