Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sutton-on-the-Forest
Sutton-on-the-Forest — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alf Beard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sutton-on-the-Forest is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Sutton-on-the-Forest is a museum located in Yorkshire. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insights into the community's past and cultural significance. The museum features a range of exhibits that reflect the area's development over time.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned three times in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Sudtune in the Bulford hundred. At the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 the land was split between the manors of Easingwold and Caldenesche. Therefore, there were several lordships, including Earl Morcar, Gospatric, son of Arnketil, Uthred, Egelfride and Ligulf. Afterward all the land was claimed by the Crown. During the reign of Henry I some land was granted to Bertram de Bulmer of Sheriff Hutton, and the lands then passed through the descent of the Neville family. In the 15th century a settlement was made between the Nevills and Lord Fauconberg, to whom the manor passed. The land then passed to Richard, Earl of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0747, -1.1081
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Sutton-on-the-Forest
- Postcode
- YO61 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
Sources
- wikipedia: Sutton-on-the-Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton-on-the-Forest?
- Sutton-on-the-Forest is in Yorkshire & the Humber, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.0747°, -1.1081°.
- Is Sutton-on-the-Forest wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Sutton-on-the-Forest. Check ahead for specific facilities.