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Beal
Beal — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bridge · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Beal is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 720 people. Address: DN14. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.7230°, -1.1940°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Beal is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is situated on the River Aire, 3.5 miles (6 km) north-east of Knottingley, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Selby, and 21 miles (34 km) south of York. The parish includes the village of Kellingley, and borders the City of Wakefield in West Yorkshire. At the 2001 census it had a population of 720, increasing to 738 at the 2011 census.
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Background
Description
The name "Beal" is of Old English origins and means "Nook of land in a river-bend". It is composed of the elements bēag ("river-bend") and halh ("nook of land"). The village was recorded as Begale in the Domesday Book of 1086. Kellingley Colliery, the last operating deep coal mine in the United Kingdom, was located in the parish until its closure in December 2015. Fishing on the River Aire is controlled by Leeds and District Amalgamated Society of Anglers. The main catches are roach and bream. Bus service 476 operated by Arriva Yorkshire, connects the village with Pontefract, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, Kellingley, Beal, Kellington, Eggborough, Burn, Brayton and Selby.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7230, -1.1940
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Beal
- Postcode
- DN14
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Population
- 720
- Nearest railway station
- Whitley Bridge — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q593871 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Beal, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: River Aire, Beal.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beal?
- Beal is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN14), in the parish of Beal.
- Is Beal free to visit?
- Yes, Beal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beal?
- The nearest railway station is Whitley Bridge, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN14.