Newsham With Breckenbrough
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. The castle has been demolished and only earthworks remain. In 1618 there were two brick towers with a hall between, with two wings from the towers forming a courtyard.
Governance
The village shares a parish council with the neighbouring parish of Kirby Wiske.
References
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish (1170216896)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Historic England. "West Lodge to Thornton Stud (1150821)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ Historic England. "West Lodge gateway to Thornton Stud with flanking walls, gate, railings and end piers (1315174)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
- ^ HMC Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Marquis of Salisbury at Hatfield, vol. 15 (London, 1930), p. 126.
- ^ "Breckenbrough Castle". Gatehouse Gazetteer. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ Testamenta Eboracensia: A Selection of Wills from the Registry at York, vol. 4 (Durham, 1869), pp. 269-70 footnote.
- ^ "Parish council - Kirby Wiske and Newsham with Breckenbrough Parish Council". Hambledon District Council. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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