Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Aughton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ellerton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-west of the market town of How
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire, the nearest railway station is Wressle, which is 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO42 4PG. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Aughton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ellerton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-west of the market town of Howden and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of the market town of Pocklington. In 1931 the parish had a population of 100. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Ellerton. It lies west of the B1228 road and east of the River Derwent. The name Aughton derives from the Old English āctūn meaning the 'settlement at the oak'.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Derwent Ings SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LOWER DERWENT VALLEY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Aughton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ellerton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-west of the market town of Howden and 9 miles (14 km) south-west of the market town of Pocklington. In 1931 the parish had a population of 100. On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished to form Ellerton. It lies west of the B1228 road and east of the River Derwent. The name Aughton derives from the Old English āctūn meaning the 'settlement at the oak'.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8391, -0.9290
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ellerton
- Postcode
- YO42 4PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.yorkshire.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire?
- Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO42 4PG), in the parish of Ellerton.
- What is Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire?
- Aughton is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Ellerton, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-west of the market town of How
- How do I get to Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO42 4PG.
- Is Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire a protected site?
- Yes — Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire is part of the Derwent Ings SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire charge admission?
- Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO42 4PG.