High Catton
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| High Catton | |
| Yorkshire East Riding | |
|---|---|
 Main street, High Catton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE717536 |
| Location: | 53°58’27"N, 0°54’28"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | York |
| Postcode: | YO41 |
| Dialling code: | 01759 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
East Yorkshire |
High Catton is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is situated approximately six miles north-west of the nearest market town, Pocklington and about a mile south of the village of Stamford Bridge. Another village, Low Catton and the River Derwent are a mile to the west.
In 1823 High Catton was in the civil parish of Low Catton. Population at the time was 198. Occupations included eleven farmers, a tailor, a joiner & carpenter, a wheelwright, and the landlord of Woodpecker Lass public house. There were also three yeomen. Two carriers operated between the village and York once a week.[1]
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References
- ↑ Baines, Edward: 'History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York' (1823)
- Gazetteer – A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 6.
- A History of the County of York: East Riding - Volume 3 pp 147-158: Catton: High and Low Catton and Stamford Bridge East (Victoria County History)
