West Drayton, Nottinghamshire
Village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England
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West Drayton is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 24 miles (39 km) north east of Nottingham and 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Retford.
| West Drayton | |
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  West Drayton Location within Nottinghamshire | |
 Interactive map of West Drayton | |
| Area | 1.48 sq mi (3.8 km2) |
| Population | 221 (2021) |
| • Density | 149/sq mi (58/km2) |
| OS grid reference | SK 709746 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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| Post town | RETFORD |
| Postcode district | DN22 |
| Dialling code | 01777 |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
| Website | www.gamstonwestdrayton |
In the census 2011, the parish had a population of 225,[1] and this fell to 221 residents at the 2021 census.[2] The parish includes the villages of Rockley and Markham Moor.
West Drayton was originally known simply as Drayton, and was recorded under that name in the Domesday Book of 1086.[3] "West" was added to distinguish the place from the village of East Drayton, 4 miles east.
St Paul's Church dates back to the 12th century, but was rebuilt in 1874. It is a Grade II* listed building.[4]
