Butterwick, Barton-le-Street
Village in North Yorkshire, England
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Butterwick is a village in the civil parish of Barton-le-Street, in North Yorkshire, England, about 6 miles from Pickering. In 1961 the parish had a population of 41.[1] Holy Epiphany Church, Butterwick is the village's Anglican chapel.[2]
| Butterwick | |
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.svg)  Butterwick Location within North Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE733775 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MALTON |
| Postcode district | YO17 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
History
The name "Butterwick" means 'Butter (specialised) farm'.[3] Butterwick was Butruic in the 11th century, Buterwic in the 12th century and Boterwik in the 14th century.[4] Butterwick was formerly a township in the parish of Barton-le-Street,[5] in 1866 Butterwick became a civil parish in its own right.[6]
It was part of the Ryedale district between 1974 and 2023. It is now administered by North Yorkshire Council.
