Welcome to Ravensworth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ravensworth is a village and civil parish in the Holmedale valley, within the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. It is approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north-west of Richmond and 10 miles (16 km) from Darlington. The parish has a population of 255, according to the 2011 census.Ravensworth was historically situated in the North Riding of Yorkshire, but has been a part of North Yorkshire since 1974 as a result of the Local Government Act of 1972. The village has ancient origins, dating back to the time of Viking settlements. In it are the remains of the 14th century, Grade-1-listed Ravensworth Castle, the ancestral home of the FitzHugh family. After the FitzHugh line came to an end, the castle was abandoned. Beginning in the mid-16th century, it began to be dismantled, but the gatehouse remains almost wholly intact. There are a number of listed buildings situated around the village green, mostly dating from the eighteenth century. Many of them were constructed using raw materials from the castle. Today, Ravensworth is primarily a commuter village, and the historically important agricultural sector now employs only a small number of people. Historically, stone mining was important to the local economy. Although it died out in the twentieth century, a sandstone quarry was recently opened just outside the village. Today, the village has a primary school, and a large village green. The village public house is currently closed), and the Methodist chapel closed in 2019. Ravensworth is most frequently mentioned in the media as the home of the former international cricketer Ian Botham. The village is also known regionally for the Ravensworth Nurseries horticultural business.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
694 hectares |
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Population |
234 (2021) |
Density |
34 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.6 |
Ward |
Gilling West |
District |
Richmondshire |
Postcodes |
DL11 |
ONS ID |
E04007517 |
Council
Contact details for Ravensworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ravensworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ravensworth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Ravensworth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ravensworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ravensworth Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Richmondshire Today
Ravensworth Nurseries announces closure with immediate effect
Published: 28th Jul 2023
Hosted and licensed by The Northern Echo
Richmondshire quarry could be reopened under new plans
Published: 8th Apr 2022
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Police confirm arrest after online paedophile hunters confront Richmondshire man
Published: 29th Aug 2023