Skelton, East Riding of Yorkshire

Skelton is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and a linear settlement on the east bank of the River Ouse. It is situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Howden and 19 miles (31 km) south-east from the county town of York. It forms part of the civil parish of Kilpin. Skelton lies within the constituency of Haltemprice and Howden, an area placed as the 10th most affluent in the country in a Barclays Private Clients survey.[1]

Southern End of Skelton

Skelton
Skelton
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire
OS grid referenceSE766256
• London155 mi (249 km) S
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGOOLE
Postcode districtDN14
Dialling code01430
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament

See also

References
Notes
  1. "North tops 'real' rich league". BBC News. 14 May 2003. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
Sources
  • Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 10.


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