Carlton, Coverdale

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Carlton
Yorkshire
North Riding
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Carlton
Location
Grid reference: SE068847
Location: 54°15’29"N, 1°53’45"W
Data
Population: 232  (2011)
Post town: Leyburn
Postcode: DL8
Local Government
Council: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary
constituency:
Richmond

Carlton is a village in the North Riding of Yorkshire. It is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, near the River Cover in Coverdale.

The 2011 Census recorded a population of 232.

Carlton Castle

About the village

Carlton is the largest village in Coverdale. It has a single public house, the Forester's Arms, and a village hall. In 2011, the Forester's Arms was purchased by a local community group.[1]

This village was also home to the "Coverdale Bard", Henry Constantine, and an 1861 inscription in his memory is above the entrance to Flatts Farm.[2]

To the east is the mediæval motte of Carlton Castle.

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References

  1. "Local pub bought by co-operative", Press Reports, Coverdale Community Pub, quoting the Darlington & Stockton Times, 22 July 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2012
  2. Scholes, Ron (May 2006). Landmark Visitor Guide Yorkshire Dales. ISBN 9781843062097. https://books.google.com/books?id=tKK1tnLhInQC&dq=Coverdale+Bard&pg=PA132. Retrieved 17 June 2008.