Colton, North Yorkshire
Colton is a village in the Selby District of North Yorkshire, England, seven miles south-west of York. The closest town is Tadcaster.
| Colton | |
|---|---|
 Colton, North Yorkshire, St Paul's Church | |
.svg.png.webp)  Colton Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 212 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE5415244805 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEEDS |
| Postcode district | LS24 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
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.
References
- UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Colton Parish (E04007733)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
- Calendar of Patent Rolls 1388-1392 p.376 for more details see British National Archives JUST 3/176 m.16
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