Barlow | |
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Old Methodist Chapel, Barlow | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 753 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE645285 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SELBY |
Postcode district | YO8 |
Dialling code | 01757 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Barlow is a small village and civil parish located in the Selby District of North Yorkshire, England, about 16 miles south of York. In the 2011 census, it had around 290 houses and a population of 753.[1]
The village has very few amenities, but there is a primary school and a licensed social club run by a committee of members. There are three entrances to the village, two of which lead from the A1041 road between Selby and Camblesforth. The other entrance is a single-track road leading from the Selby bypass. The village's two nature reserves offer a network of paths and bridleways for woodland walks but neither allows horse riding. Barlow common also has a private fishing area and information centre.
Before the 19th century, Barlow was usually known as 'Berlay' or 'Barley'.[2] The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.[3]