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Barton

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Barton — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.

Barton, towns & cities in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Darlington · 8.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Barton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 776 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 54.4745°, -1.6452°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Barton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. According to the 2011 census it had a population of 837. It is situated near the border with the ceremonial county of County Durham, and is 6 miles south-west of Darlington.

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Background

History

The village is recorded as Bartun in the Domesday Book. At the time of the Norman invasion the manor was split between Earl Edwin and Ulf. Afterwards it was granted to Count Alan of Brittany. In turn he granted the manor to Godric, the steward. The manor was split, unified and then split again during the 13th century. At the time of Henry III, the manor was following the descent of Richmond. In 1227, part of the lands were granted to Richard of Cornwall and then to Peter de Brus, lord of Skelton. The manor was further split into mesne lordships, of which Roald of Richmond held one in 1286 and which then followed the descent of the Scropes of Bolton. Other parts of the manor were granted to…

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Coordinates
54.4745, -1.6452
Parish
Barton
Postcode
DL10 6JD
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Population
776
Nearest railway station
Darlington8.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barton?
Barton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL10 6JD), in the parish of Barton.
Is Barton free to visit?
Yes, Barton is free to enter.
How do I get to Barton?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL10 6JD. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.