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Colton, North Yorkshire

Coordinates: 53°53′47″N 1°10′33″W / 53.89639°N 1.17583°W / 53.89639; -1.17583
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Colton
Colton, North Yorkshire, St Paul's Church
Colton is located in North Yorkshire
Colton
Colton
Location within North Yorkshire
Population212 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE5415244805
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLEEDS
Postcode districtLS24
PoliceNorth Yorkshire
FireNorth Yorkshire
AmbulanceYorkshire
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England
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53°53′47″N 1°10′33″W / 53.89639°N 1.17583°W / 53.89639; -1.17583

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.

History

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

Amenities

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The village has one pub, Ye Old 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.

St Paul's Church, Colton, lies in the village centre.

Transport

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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.

See also

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References

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  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