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Skipton-on-Swale
Skipton-on-Swale — village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Skipton-on-Swale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 85 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2126°, -1.4429°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skipton-on-Swale is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. The population at the 2011 Census was less than 100. Details are included in the civil parish of Catton, North Yorkshire. It lies on the A61 road, about 4 miles west of Thirsk on the east bank of the River Swale.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Schipetune in the Yarlestre hundred under the manor of Topeclive, (Topcliffe). At the time of the Norman invasion, the manor was owned by Bernwulf and afterwards by William of Percy. In 1086 there were 35 villagers. The overlordship remained with and followed that of Topcliffe, but there were grants as mesne lord to various families over the centuries. For example, in 1284, Baldwin, son of John de Skipton owned land. In the 14th century, John Minniott of nearby Carlton bought land in the village. From 1600, one of the main land owners were the Clough family who were recorded as still in possession in 1710. After then, manorial rights seem to…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2126, -1.4429
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Postcode
- YO7 4SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Population
- 85
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1868716 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skipton-on-Swale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Looking West at Skipton on Swale - geograph.org.uk - 659508.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipton-on-Swale?
- Skipton-on-Swale is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 4SE), in the parish of Skipton-on-Swale.
- Is Skipton-on-Swale free to visit?
- Yes, Skipton-on-Swale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipton-on-Swale?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 4SE.