Colton, North Yorkshire

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Colton
Location within North Yorkshire
Population212 (2011 census) [1]
OS grid reference SE5415244805
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Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town LEEDS
Postcode district LS24
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53°53′47″N1°10′33″W / 53.896389°N 1.175833°W / 53.896389; -1.175833

Colton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, seven miles south-west of York. The closest town is Tadcaster. In 2011 the parish had a population of 212.

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History

In 1392, William son of William de Colton was pardoned on grounds of self-defense for killing Robert Mason in Colton. [2]

Amenities

The village has one pub, Ye Olde Sun Inn. There is a wider selection of amenities in neighbouring Copmanthorpe. For amenities such as supermarkets it is necessary to travel to either Tadcaster or York.

Transport

The village is close to the A64 and the East Coast Main Line. Upon completion of High Speed 2 this will join the East Coast Main Line at Colton. Despite being situated on the East Coast Main Line, the closest railway station is Ulleskelf, several miles away.

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References

  1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Colton Parish (E04007733)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. Calendar of Patent Rolls 1388-1392 p.376 for more details see British National Archives JUST 3/176 m.16