Gateforth
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
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Gateforth is a small village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England. The village is 4 miles (6 km) south west of the town of Selby and 1.4 miles (2 km) south of the village of Hambleton, where a shop a hotel and one pub are located. Gateforth is approximately 20 miles (32 km) east of Leeds. According to the 2011 UK census, the village had a population of 240 with 94 households.[1] The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.[2] From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Selby, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
| Gateforth | |
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Gateforth Village Green | |
.svg)  Gateforth Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 240 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE557286 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SELBY |
| Postcode district | YO8 |
| Dialling code | 01757 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Notable buildings
Gateforth Hall was built in 1812 by influential local landowner Sir Humphrey Brooke Osbaldeston – at one time sheriff of York – and used as a meet for Bramham Moor Hunt.[2][3] Subsequently it was used as a hospital for tuberculosis patients and later a restaurant.[3][4] As of 2013, it was for sale as a house.[5] It is a Grade II* listed building.[6] Other notable listed buildings on the former Gateforth Hall estate include a ha-ha (landscape feature) in the grounds and the coach house.[7] Selby Golf Club is located 2 miles (3 km) north east of Gateforth. The 71 par course was established as a club in 1907.[8]