Aislaby, Ryedale

Aislaby is a hamlet and civil parish near the English town of Pickering, North Yorkshire. It lies on the A170 to the west of Pickering between Wrelton and Middleton.

History

The hamlet is mentioned in the Domesday Book and was known as Aslachesbi. In 1066 the land was owned by Gospatric and had 2 ploughlands.
The etymology of the name comes from Old Norse bȳ added to the name of the ownerAslakr.
Aislaby Hall was built in the village in 1742, and is now grade II* listed.

Demographics

The population of the civil parish was less than 100 at the 2011 Census. Details are included in the civil parish of Cropton.

Governance

The hamlet is within the Thirsk and Malton Parliamentary constituency and the Kirkbymoorside and Dales Electoral Ward of North Yorkshire Council. The hamlet is part of the civil parish of Aislaby, Middleton and Wrelton. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Ryedale, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

Community

The hamlet lies within the Primary Education catchment area for Pickering Junior School and the Secondary Education catchment area for Lady Lumley's School in Pickering.