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Coxwold
Coxwold — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Coxwold is located in North Yorkshire, with the postcode YO61. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.
About
Coxwold is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,774 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 184 people. Address: YO61. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 54.1877°, -1.1824°.
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Summary from the official site
Coxwold Village is a small, tranquil settlement in North Yorkshire, known for its close-knit community and historical significance. Visitors can explore the village's unique charm, including St Michael and All Angels Church and Shandy Hall, the former home of author Laurence Sterne.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Coxwold is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England, in the North York Moors National Park. It is 18 miles north of York and is where the Rev. Laurence Sterne wrote A Sentimental Journey.
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Background
History
The village name is derived from Saxon words Cuc, meaning cry, and valt, meaning wood. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as part of the Yarlestre hundred by the name of Cucvalt. The lord of the manor at the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 was Kofse but the manor passed to Hugh, son of Baldric, and thence to Roger de Mowbray. Before 1158 the manor and lands of Coxwold passed to Thomas de Colville. In return for the lands Thomas had to swear allegiance to Roger de Mowbray. Thomas de Colville's estate included the manors of Yearsley, Coxwold and Oulston as well as other properties and land in York, Thirsk, Everley, Nunwick, Kilburn and Upsland. The Colville shield is…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1877, -1.1824
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Coxwold
- Postcode
- YO61
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Population
- 184
- Official site
- www.coxwoldvillage.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q732847 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Coxwold (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Coxwold - geograph.org.uk - 124929.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fauconberg Arms Inn
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Coxwold War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Shandy Hall
Galleries · 0.3 km
Newburgh House B&B
B&Bs · 0.9 km
Newburgh Priory
Abbeys & priories · 1.1 km
Brenk House Farm Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.6 km
Brink Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Byland Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 2.2 km
Byland Abbey
Cathedrals · 2.2 km
The Abbey Inn
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Wildon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Coxwold is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 184. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 184
- Constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
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Things to see in Coxwold
40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Coxwold →
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Byland Abbey
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📷 4Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Mary
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📷 4Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St Mary
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Coxwold War Memorial
Coxwold War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mount Snever Observatory
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📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Osgoodby Hall
Osgoodby Hall — house in Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shandy Hall
Shandy Hall — Grade I listed historic house museum in Coxwold, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mouseman Visitor Centre
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Newburgh Priory
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📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Former WWII PoW camp
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📷 3Manor houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Oldstead Hall
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📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Arden Bridge Over Thirkleby Beck
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial Set in Wall Approximately 7 Metres to South of Churchyard South Gateway
War Memorial Set in Wall Approximately 7 Metres to South of Churchyard South Gateway — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church
Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Flower
Flower — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Battle of Byland
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📷 5Climbing & bouldering crags · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitestone Cliff
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📷 5B&Bs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newburgh House B&B
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church Farm Camping
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📷 3Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brenk House Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Butter Hill Caravan Park
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📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Promontory fort at Roulston Scar
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📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hood Hill motte and bailey
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Nearby
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Fauconberg Arms Inn
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Coxwold War Memorial
Coxwold War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church
Coxwold War Memorial Within The Churchyard Of Saint Michael's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Galleries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shandy Hall
Shandy Hall — Grade I listed historic house museum in Coxwold, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5B&Bs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newburgh House B&B
Newburgh House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england yorkshire.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newburgh Priory
Newburgh Priory — a abbey in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Coxwold
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newburgh House B&B
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📷 3Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Brenk House Farm Caravan Park
Brenk House Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Hideaway@Baxby Manor
The Hideaway@Baxby Manor — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Butter Hill Caravan Park
Butter Hill Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church Farm Camping
Church Farm Camping — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fauconberg Arms Inn
Fauconberg Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Abbey Inn
The Abbey Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Stapylton Arms
The Stapylton Arms — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Commercial Public House
The Commercial Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Black Swan And Railings To Front
The Black Swan And Railings To Front in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Crown And Anchor Public House
Crown And Anchor Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coxwold?
- Coxwold is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO61), in the parish of Coxwold.
- What is Coxwold?
- Coxwold — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Coxwold?
- Drivers can use postcode YO61.
- Is Coxwold a protected site?
- Yes — Coxwold is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coxwold free to visit?
- Yes, Coxwold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coxwold?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO61. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.