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| Strensall | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
 York Road, Strensall | |
.svg)  Strensall Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 6,047 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE633608 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO32 |
| Dialling code | 01904 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Strensall is a village in the Strensall with Towthorpe civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England, on the River Foss north of York and north-east of Haxby. In 2001 the parish had a population of 3,815. It covers an area of 2,908 acres.[1]
The village was historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. It was then a part of the district of Ryedale in North Yorkshire from 1974 until 1996. Since 1996 it has been part of the City of York unitary authority.[2] On 1 April 2009 the parish was abolished and merged with Towthorpe to form "Strensall with Towthorpe".[3]
The nearby Strensall Common is a Special Area of Conservation, an example of lowland heathland habitat covering over 5 km2. The southern part is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Strensall also has an army firing range and training area both of which belong to the Ministry of Defence.
- ^ Page, William, ed. (1923). "Parishes: Strensall". A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
- ^ "History of Strensall, in York and North Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Duggleby CP/Tn through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 25 November 2023.