Brayton, North Yorkshire

infobox UK place
country = England
static_

static_image_caption = Brayton Church of England Infant School
latitude = 53.768231
longitude = -1.090675
official_name = Brayton
population =
civil_parish = Brayton
shire_district = Selby
shire_county = North Yorkshire
region = Yorkshire and the Humber
constituency_westminster =
post_town = SELBY
postcode_district = YO8
postcode_area = YO
dial_code =
os_grid_reference = SE600305

Brayton is a small village and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated just south of Selby.

The United Kingdom Census 2001 states the population of Brayton to be 5,514. The village is almost entirely residential with the exception of a few local shops, Charlie Dawsons, the butchers and the post office, the church, St Wilfrids, and schools, Brayton Juniors, Brayton C.E Infants, and Brayton College.

History

Brayton Infant School is one of the oldest buildings in the village. The school house was once home to the headmistress of Brayton school, and lesson were taken in a smaller building. The house is now a private residence, and the old school room is now a small part of the extended building.Wesley Chapel and St. Wilfred's church are the two religious buildings. Wesley Chapel was founded by Charles Wesley, father of composer Samuel Wesley. It is now a nursery school and still a place of worship.

External links

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* [http://www.braytoncollege.org.uk/ Brayton College]