Geography
The village is situated near the Howardian Hills, south of the North York Moors. At the latter end of the nineteenth century, the population was around 300, which has fallen to 234 according to the 2001 UK Census. There are 117 dwellings in the parish. Of the total population, 202 are over the age of sixteen, of which 115 are in employment.
On the west side of the village is Brandsby Beck, which flows into the River Foss. The nearest settlements are Yearsley, 1.27 miles (2.04 km) to the north; Stearsby, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west south west; Stillington, 2.9 miles (4.7 km) to the south and Crayke, 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south west. The B1363 road between York and Oswaldkirk passes through the village.
The soil in the parish is made of sand and gravel on top of Lias and Oolite.
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