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Camblesforth
Camblesforth — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Snaith · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Camblesforth, the nearest railway station is Snaith, located 4.2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Camblesforth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,526 people. Address: YO8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7302°, -1.0187°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Camblesforth is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. According to the 2001 Census, the civil parish had a population of 1,526, increasing to 1,568 at the 2011 Census. The village is 5 miles (8 km) south of Selby and 7 miles (11 km) west of Goole. It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Selby District; it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. It has a Methodist Chapel (1894) which is used for Parish Council and other meetings, and two public houses, the Comus Inn and the Black Dog.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Camblesforth' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Camelesforde and Canbesford. The first element may be a river name corresponding to the Welsh camlais meaning 'crooked stream', so the name may mean 'ford on a crooked stream'. Merleswein the Sheriff was Lord of the Manor of Camblesforth in 1066. Ralph Paynell became Lord of the Manor in 1086 after Camblesforth suffered the Harrowing of the North by William the Conqueror to subjugate Northern England. In 1224, the Lordship passed through the Paynell family to the de Brus family. Subsequently, Sibil de Beaulieu (d.1301) daughter of Laderina de Brus, Lady of Camblesforth and granddaughter of…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7302, -1.0187
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Camblesforth
- Postcode
- YO8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Population
- 1,526
- Nearest railway station
- Snaith — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q268602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Camblesforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Camblesforth Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Camblesforth Hall
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Carlton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Drax
Villages · 2.5 km
Medieval settlement and early post-medieval garden earthworks around Barlow Hall
Vineyards · 2.6 km
Carlton Towers
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Drax Castle Hill
Castles · 2.8 km
Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church
Castles · 2.8 km
Drax Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.9 km
Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping
Campsites · 3.4 km
River Derwent, Yorkshire
Museums · 3.9 km
Barmby Marsh Mooring
Piers · 4.1 km
Camblesforth is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 1,526. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,526
- Constituency
- Selby
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Things to see in Camblesforth
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Camblesforth Hall
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Drax Priory
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Castle Hill moated site, 350m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church
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Turn Bridge
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Rawcliffe War Memorial
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Carlton War Memorial
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River Derwent, Yorkshire
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Sloop Inn Campsite
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Apple Blossom Caravan and Camping
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Medieval settlement and early post-medieval garden earthworks around Barlow Hall
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Camblesforth Hall
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Carlton War Memorial
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📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Peter and St Paul
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Where to eat & stay near Camblesforth
Places to stay
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Sloop Inn Campsite
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Dobella Lane Farm Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ranch Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Plough Inn
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The Royal
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camblesforth?
- Camblesforth is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8), in the parish of Camblesforth.
- What is Camblesforth?
- Camblesforth — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Camblesforth?
- The nearest railway station is Snaith, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8.
- Is Camblesforth free to visit?
- Yes, Camblesforth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camblesforth?
- The nearest railway station is Snaith, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8.