Place:Bishopthorpe, Yorkshire, England

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NameBishopthorpe
Alt namesBishop-Thorpesource: Family History Library Catalog
TypeTown
Coordinates53.917°N 1.084°W
Located inYorkshire, England
Also located inNorth Yorkshire, England    
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Bishopthorpe is a village and civil parish three miles south of York in the City of York unitary authority and ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. It is close to the River Ouse, and has a population of 3,174. Prior to 1996 it was part of the Selby district. The area of Main Street and the Palace were made a conservation area in 1989 along with other open areas of the village.

It was formerly known as St Andrewthorpe, but in the 13th century, Archbishop Walter de Grey bought the manor house and gave it to the Dean and Chapter of York Minster. This became Bishopthorpe Palace, the residence of the Archbishop of York. Many of the roads in Bishopthorpe are named after past Archbishops.

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