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West Drayton, Nottinghamshire
West Drayton is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Retford.

In the census 2011, the parish had a population of 225, and this fell to 221 residents at the 2021 census. The parish includes the villages of Rockley and Markham Moor.

West Drayton was originally known simply as Drayton, and was recorded under that name in the Domesday Book of 1086. "West" was added to distinguish the place from the village of East Drayton, 4 miles east.

St Paul's Church dates back to the 12th century, but was rebuilt in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building.

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References

  1. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – West Drayton Parish (E04007850)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ UK Census (2021). "2021 Census Area Profile – West Drayton parish (E04007850)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. ^ "The Domesday Book Online". Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Paul (1224416)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
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