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Leyburn


Location: Richmondshire, N Yorkshire, United Kingdom People: 2208 (2201 nosecount)


Title: Leyburn - from either 'Ley' or even 'Le': clearing, & 'burn': stream. Hence Leyburn means clearing per stream


Leyburn occurs as little market town on the northern bank of the flow of any stream Ure within Wensleydale. It has the people of 2208 (2001 census) however this swells withinside summer imputable its picturesque position in close proximity to the Yorkshire Dales national park. It contains the range of public services, by having Deuce grammar school, & the middle school which serves moo Wensleydale, the Police headquarters, & the medical centre. The wide range of shops come placed in the arethe of the open-air market by having a total of saloon & blocks to email holidaymaker & locals.

Bolton Castle - Leyburn
Over 600 years old, Bolton Castle dominates Wensleydale. The well preserved castle, a prison for Mary Queen of Scots in 1568, is open for visitors.

Leyburn Light Millennium Project
Provides the aims and details of projects organised by the non-profit community group.

Grayrigg Antiques
Offers fine 19th and 18th century porcelain and other antiques.


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