Dunnington
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Dunnington is a village
and civil parish in the City of York unitary authority
and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire
, England
, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of York. It has an older centre, part of which is a conservation area
.
Dunnington village was established many years ago. Later, the fields around it became a major area for growing chicory
.
According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 3,194. Prior to 1996 it had been part of the Selby
district.
The original Victorian village school has been demolished, but the doctors surgery building that sits on the site was built using a complementary construction style and reclaimed materials.
Dunnington is connected to York via the A1079
and the A166, respectively the main roads between York and Hull
, and York and Bridlington
. It also lies on the FirstGroup bus
company's number 10 route through York and has a frequent service.
Between 1913 and 1926 it was served by passenger trains on the Derwent Valley Light Railway
, and the remaining goods-only railway was withdrawn in stages following the Beeching Axe
. Steam trains ran to Dunnington on this line between 1977 and 1979, but following the closure of the crop drying facility the last tracks covering the route to York via Murton
and Osbaldwick
were lifted.
Dunnington was runner-up in the small town category (for settlements with population over 3,000) of the Britain in Bloom
competition in 2006..
'The Windmill' public house located on the A1079 Hull Road opened hotel accommodation in 2006 with a new 10 bedroom facility. It was thoroughly refurbished in early 2007.
Dunnington has a monthly magazine entitled The Village Cross, which is published by the local church. The magazine contains news from the village organisations such as the local Scout troop, as well as other features such as a crossword.
In 2006 Dunnington published a Village Design Statement (VDS) as part of a national scheme introduced by the Countryside Commission in 1996. This describes the history, visual characteristics and local setting of the village and surrounding landscape. The VDS forms part of the Parish Plan.
Many other businesses can be found on the modern industrial sites to the south of the village, including:
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
and civil parish in the City of York unitary authority
Unitary authority
A unitary authority is a type of local authority that has a single tier and is responsible for all local government functions within its area or performs additional functions which elsewhere in the relevant country are usually performed by national government or a higher level of sub-national...
and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of York. It has an older centre, part of which is a conservation area
Conservation area
A conservation areas is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features, cultural heritage or biota are safeguarded...
.
Dunnington village was established many years ago. Later, the fields around it became a major area for growing chicory
Chicory
Common chicory, Cichorium intybus, is a somewhat woody, perennial herbaceous plant usually with bright blue flowers, rarely white or pink. Various varieties are cultivated for salad leaves, chicons , or for roots , which are baked, ground, and used as a coffee substitute and additive. It is also...
.
According to the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 3,194. Prior to 1996 it had been part of the Selby
Selby (district)
Selby is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. The local authority, Selby District Council, is based in the town of Selby and provides services to an area which includes Tadcaster and a host of villages....
district.
The original Victorian village school has been demolished, but the doctors surgery building that sits on the site was built using a complementary construction style and reclaimed materials.
Dunnington is connected to York via the A1079
A1079 road
The A1079 is a major road in northern England. It links the cities of York and Kingston upon Hull, both in Yorkshire.-Route:The road begins in central York, heading east initially as Lawrence Street and then Hull Road. After it meets the A64 at a grade separated roundabout and gains primary status...
and the A166, respectively the main roads between York and Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
, and York and Bridlington
Bridlington
Bridlington is a seaside resort, minor sea fishing port and civil parish on the Holderness Coast of the North Sea, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It has a static population of over 33,000, which rises considerably during the tourist season...
. It also lies on the FirstGroup bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
company's number 10 route through York and has a frequent service.
Between 1913 and 1926 it was served by passenger trains on the Derwent Valley Light Railway
Derwent Valley Light Railway
The Derwent Valley Light Railway was a privately-owned standard-gauge railway running from Layerthorpe on the outskirts of York to Cliffe Common near Selby in North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1913, and closed in sections between 1965 and 1981...
, and the remaining goods-only railway was withdrawn in stages following the Beeching Axe
Beeching Axe
The Beeching Axe or the Beeching Cuts are informal names for the British Government's attempt in the 1960s to reduce the cost of running British Railways, the nationalised railway system in the United Kingdom. The name is that of the main author of The Reshaping of British Railways, Dr Richard...
. Steam trains ran to Dunnington on this line between 1977 and 1979, but following the closure of the crop drying facility the last tracks covering the route to York via Murton
Murton, York
Murton is a small village and a civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England that is located on the outskirts of York...
and Osbaldwick
Osbaldwick
Osbaldwick is a village and civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England. It has been in existence since at least the 11th century, and is now a conservation area. It is the burial place of the nun Mary Ward....
were lifted.
Dunnington was runner-up in the small town category (for settlements with population over 3,000) of the Britain in Bloom
Britain in Bloom
RHS Britain in Bloom, supported by Anglian Home Improvements, is the largest horticultural campaign in the United Kingdom. It was first held in 1963, initiated by the British Tourist Board based on the example set by Fleurissement de France. It has been organised by the Royal Horticultural Society ...
competition in 2006..
'The Windmill' public house located on the A1079 Hull Road opened hotel accommodation in 2006 with a new 10 bedroom facility. It was thoroughly refurbished in early 2007.
Dunnington has a monthly magazine entitled The Village Cross, which is published by the local church. The magazine contains news from the village organisations such as the local Scout troop, as well as other features such as a crossword.
In 2006 Dunnington published a Village Design Statement (VDS) as part of a national scheme introduced by the Countryside Commission in 1996. This describes the history, visual characteristics and local setting of the village and surrounding landscape. The VDS forms part of the Parish Plan.
Highlights
- Three pubs: 'The Greyhound', 'The Windmill' and the 'Cross Keys'
- Library
- Reading Room/Village Hall
- Medical practice by Strensall Medicall Practice
- Park
- Hagg Wood
- Hassacarr Nature Reserve
- Dunnington CoE Primary School
- Methodist and Protestant Churches
- Extensive sports facilities
Sports
Dnnington has extensive indoor and outdoor sports facilities which support a variety of organisations:- Dunnington Sports Club
- Dunnington Bowls Club
- Dunnington Cricket Club
- Dunnington Football Club
- Dunnington Tennis Club
- Dunnington Ladies Hockey Club
- Dunnington Squash Club
- Dunnington Young Knot Tying and Campfire Building Association
- B-Fit Gym
Commerce
Businesses clustered on or near York Street include:- Fiona Hogg florists
- Butcher; A Barker
- Newsagent; Dunnington News
- Decor and interiors; Fabric Gallery and Interiors
- Two hairdressers; Village Salon and Rootz
- Beauty Salon; Top 2 Toe
- Estate Agent; R M English
- Architect; Nick Midgley Design Associates
- Fish and Chip shop; Dunnington Fisheries
- Mini-market; CostcutterCostcutterCostcutter is based in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland under which there are supermarkets and local and urban convenience stores. The banner also has its own brand of goods and products which are sold alongside Nisa Today own-brand products and branded products.As of December 2006,...
- including a Post Office - Dental Practice; Richard Fisher & Associates
- Pharmacist; Dunnington Pharmacy
- Dunnington Lodge Nursing Home
- Dunnington Physiotherapy Practice (at the Sports Centre)
Many other businesses can be found on the modern industrial sites to the south of the village, including:
- Headquarters of Costcutter supermarket chain
- Minster FMMinster FMMinster FM is an independent commercial local radio station based in Dunnington near York, Yorkshire, England and covering the city of York and surrounding areas...
- Ashfield Holiday Cottages & Touring Caravan Park