Habton
Civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
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Habton is a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. In 2011, it had a population of 321.[1]
| Habton | |
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.svg)  Habton Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 321 (2011 census) |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
It was part of the Ryedale district between 1974 and 2023. It is now administered by North Yorkshire Council.
History
The name "Habton" means 'Hab(b)a's farm/settlement'.[2] Both Great and Little Habton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Abbetune/Abetune/Habetun.[3][4] Both Habtons and Ryton were formerly townships in the parish of Kirby Misperton,[5] from 1866, the three hamlets were civil parishes in their own right,[6] on 1 April 1986 the parishes of Great Habton, Little Habton and Ryton were abolished and merged to form Habton.[7]
