Middleton Tyas

Middleton Tyas is a small village and a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located near a place called Scotch Corner, which is a well-known spot for travelers. The village is part of a larger area rich in history and natural beauty. People living there enjoy the peaceful countryside and the close-knit community.

History

The name Middleton comes from old English and means "middle farm" or "middle settlement." Tyas is a family name from Norman times, but we don't know if the village ever actually belonged to that family.

The village sits on rock made of limestone, which people have dug up for many years. You can still see limestone being dug up close to the village today. Long ago, there was also a place where people dug for copper not far away.

Just outside the village is a big area called Middleton Lodge Estate. The main house, Middleton Lodge, was built in 1760 and is very special, so it is protected as a listed building. There are also many other important older buildings and a large park nearby.

There is an old church called St Michael and All Angels' Church, which stands a little away from the village. It has very old parts and was fixed up between 1867 and 1879 by a famous architect named George Gilbert Scott.

Notable people

Some well-known people were born or lived in Middleton Tyas, including a top poker player who still lives there today.

Amenities

Middleton Tyas has one pub called The Shoulder of Mutton and a hotel named The Scotch Corner Hotel near a famous roundabout.

The village has a primary school called Middleton Tyas Church of England. It moved from an old building to a new one in 2004. The old school, built in 1862, was sold and is being fixed up. In 2004, the villagers opened a new shop in the Memorial Hall after the old post office and shop closed. This shop sells groceries, fruits, vegetables, newspapers, and magazines, and even has a bakery. It is open many hours each week and helps the community. Nearby, Scotch Corner Service Station is open all night and serves as a shop for Middleton Tyas and nearby villages.

Governance

The electoral ward named Middleton Tyas reaches southwest to Skeeby and had a population of 1,183 in the 2011 Census.

From 1974 to 2023, it was part of the Richmondshire district. Since then, it has been managed by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.