Rolston
Hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Rolston is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Hornsea and lies just west of the B1242 road.
| Rolston | |
|---|---|
  Rolston Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | TA213452 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HORNSEA |
| Postcode district | HU18 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
It forms part of the civil parish of Mappleton.
The name Rolston derives from the Old Norse personal name Rolf and the Old English tūn meaning 'settlement'.[1]
