Brotherton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF11), in the parish of Brotherton.

How do I get to Brotherton?

The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF11.

Is Brotherton free to visit?

Yes, Brotherton is free to enter.

How do I get to Brotherton?

The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF11.

Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber

Brotherton

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Brotherton — village and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station: Knottingley · 2.5 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Brotherton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 672 people. Address: WF11. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.7274°, -1.2715°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Brotherton is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. The village is on a border with the City of Wakefield and West Yorkshire (here formed by the River Aire).

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Background

History

The name Brotherton derives from the Old English brōðor meaning 'brother' or the Old Norse personal name Brothir, and the Old English tūn meaning 'settlement'. Brotherton was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Selby District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The village was on the A1 road 2 mi north of Knottingley, before the road was relocated. It was linked to Ferrybridge, across the River Aire, by the grade I listed Ferry Bridge. It is now on the A162, south of Fairburn. Brotherton is often mistaken as being in West Yorkshire; it is a North Yorkshire village. According to the 2001 census…

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Coordinates: 53.7274, -1.2715
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Brotherton
Postcode: WF11
Parliamentary constituency: Selby
Population: 672
Nearest railway station: Knottingley — 2.5 km

Sources

wikidata: Q990845 (CC0)
wikipedia: Brotherton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Brotherton, Church of St Edward the Confessor.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Brotherton is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 672. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 672
Constituency: Selby
Top categories near here: 9 Memorials & monuments
9 Historic houses
3 Archaeological sites
2 Forts
2 Historic bridges

Things to see in Brotherton

36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Brotherton →

$Pontefract Sports and Social Club, Chequers Close, Pontefract - geograph.org.uk - 585035$ 📷 3

Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Battle of Chequer Field

Battle of Chequer Field is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Forts · Yorkshire & the Humber

Battle of Ferrybrige

Battle of Ferrybrige is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Brotherton Tubular Bridge

Brotherton Tubular Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dandy Mill

Dandy Mill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Tumbling Hill - Carleton Road - geograph.org.uk - 1894853

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Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber

Darrington Windmill

Darrington Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ferry Bridge

Ferry Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ferrybridge War Memorial

Ferrybridge War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Knottingley War Memorial

Knottingley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

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$Pontefract Castle$ 📷 5

Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle — castle in West Yorkshire, England, UK.

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Fire damage at Ferrybridge Power Station - geograph.org.uk - 4108301

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Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ferrybridge Henge

Ferrybridge Henge — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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