Ampleforth facts for kids
For other uses, see Ampleforth (disambiguation).
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| Population | 1,345 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE582787 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO62 |
| Dialling code | 01439 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Ampleforth is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, 20 miles (32 km) north of York. The village is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. The parish has a population of 883 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 1,345 at the 2011 Census, and includes Ampleforth College. The name Ampleforth means the ford where the sorrel grows.
Images for kids
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Stained glass window from St Hilda's Church depicting the Crucifixion
See also
In Spanish: Ampleforth para niños
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