Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood
Cawood — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cawood, the nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, located 5.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Cawood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,429 people. Address: YO8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.8333°, -1.1316°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cawood (other names: Carwood) is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England that is notable as the location of the Cawood sword. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Cawood belonged to the Liberty of Cawood, Wistow and Otley. From 1974 to 2023 it was within the district of Selby. Since 1 April 2023 it has been administered by North Yorkshire Council. For elections to the UK Parliament the village is in the Selby constituency, created for the 2024 general election.
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Background
History
The place-name is of Old English origin, the University of Nottingham's Key to English Place-Names (KEPN) derives it from cāwudu, meaning 'jackdaw wood'. According to Edmunds' "History in Names of Places" (London, 1869), the first syllable, Ca-, means a hollow, also a field. Edmunds gives Cawood of Yorkshire as an example. The last syllable -wood, is self-evident. The name, therefore, is a place-name of Anglo-Saxon origin and was first used to describe one who lived in a wooded hollow or field. ]] In his King's England series, Arthur Mee refers to Cawood as "the Windsor of the North". Cawood was formerly one of the chief places of residence of the Archbishop of York, who had here a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.8333, -1.1316
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cawood
- Postcode
- YO8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Population
- 1,429
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1815597 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cawood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cawood Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Cawood Castle
Castles · 0.2 km
Cawood Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Cawood Castle
Literary houses · 0.3 km
The Grange
Historic houses · 0.5 km
All Saints' Church, Cawood
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Cawood Park
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
River Wharfe
Museums · 1.2 km
York South Caravan & Camping
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Ryther Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
Wistow
Villages · 2.8 km
All Saints' Church, Wistow
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Cawood is a village located in Yorkshire with a population of 1,429. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,429
- Constituency
- Selby
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Things to see in Cawood
32 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cawood →
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All Saints' Church, Cawood
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Cawood Bridge
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Church of All Saints
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Church of St Helen
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Moreby Hall
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Stillingfleet Bridge
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The Grange
The Grange — Grade II* listed house in Cawood, Selby, England, UK.
📷 3Windmills · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Old Windmill
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📷 3Chapels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brocket Hall Moated Site
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📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Castle
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Appleton Roebuck War Memorial
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Wistow War Memorial
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Uranus
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Jubilee Memorial - Dolphin Fish Fountain
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Coronation Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Queen Elizabeth II Memorial
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📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Wharfe
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moss Hagg Farm Campsite
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Home Farm
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📷 3Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Bridge
Cawood Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Castle
Grade I listed quadrangular castle in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Grange
The Grange — Grade II* listed house in Cawood, Selby, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
All Saints' Church, Cawood
All Saints' Church, Cawood — historic church in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Cawood
Places to stay
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York South Caravan & Camping
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moss Hagg Farm Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitecote Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greenacres Mobile Home Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Black Swan Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawood?
- Cawood is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8), in the parish of Cawood.
- What is Cawood?
- Cawood — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Cawood?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8.
- Is Cawood free to visit?
- Yes, Cawood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cawood?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8.