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Bolton-on-Swale
Bolton-on-Swale — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scruton · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bolton-on-Swale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 67 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.3879°, -1.6145°.
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Bolton-on-Swale is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. In 2015, North Yorkshire County Council estimated the population of the civil parish to be 70.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Boletone and belonged to Count Alan of Brittany as Tenant-in-Chief. The manor had been granted by Count Alan to Thor at the time of the Norman invasion, but afterwards it was granted to Enisant Musard. The manor was passed to Roald the Constable thereafter until it came into the possession of the Scrope family in Masham. They held the titles until around 1630. The descent is somewhat confused after this, but the title was seen to be in use in the 18th century by the Burton and Garthwaite families. In 1820 the title was in use by the Earl of Tyrconnell. The etymology of the name derives from the Old English bōðl-tūn, meaning an enclosure with…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3879, -1.6145
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Postcode
- DL10 6AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Population
- 67
- Nearest railway station
- Scruton — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q952952 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bolton-on-Swale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bolton-on-Swale.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bolton-on-Swale is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 67. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 67
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
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Places to stay
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolton-on-Swale?
- Bolton-on-Swale is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL10 6AQ), in the parish of Bolton-on-Swale.
- What is Bolton-on-Swale?
- Bolton-on-Swale — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolton-on-Swale?
- The nearest railway station is Scruton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL10 6AQ.
- Is Bolton-on-Swale free to visit?
- Yes, Bolton-on-Swale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolton-on-Swale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL10 6AQ. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.