Azerley is a township in the parishes of Kirkby Malzeard and Ripon, and includes the villages of Galphay and Micklet. Azerley is 5 miles north-west from Ripon, situated on both sides of the Kez, a rapid stream, which here works a corn mill, and abounds with trout; the country is pleasingly diversified by hill and dale. There is a school but no place of worship at Azerley; the nearest being at Mickley. The annual charities bequeathed to Azerley township amount to about £4 4s. Azerley Hall, the seat of Colonel Crompton J.P. is beautifully situated in a small but well-wooded park, with undulating grounds, through which the Kez winds its way till it joins the river Nidd at a short distance from the Hall. Colonel Crompton has erected a tower, from which extensive and picturesque views are obtained. The Marquis of Ripon is lord of the manor. The Marquis of Ripon, Colonel Crompton J.P. Mrs. Whitaker, C. Oxley esq. Miss Coates and M. Barroby esq. are chief landowners. The crops are wheat, barley, outs, turnips and seeds. The population of Azerley with Galphay in 1871 was 721; area 4,018 acres; rateable value £5,347.