Brearton is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, located about 3 miles north of Knaresborough. It has a historic character, being mentioned in the Domesday Book and deriving its name from Old English meaning a town where briars grew.
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Brearton is a village and civil parish situated in the county of North Yorkshire, England. The settlement lies approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Knaresborough and is recorded in the Domesday Book, indicating a long history. The name Brearton derives from the Old English Brer‑Tun, meaning the town where the briars grew, suggesting a landscape that once featured notable vegetation. As a civil parish, Brearton has its own local governance structure within the broader district of Harrogate. The village’s inclusion in the HG 3 postal district places it within the Harrogate postcode area, which is used for mail delivery and administrative purposes. The locality offers a rural setting with historical roots and a small-community feel, characteristic of many North Yorkshire villages.