Routh, East Riding of Yorkshire
Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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Routh is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Beverley, lying on the A1035 road.
| Routh | |
|---|---|
  Routh Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 94 (2001 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TA089428 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEVERLEY |
| Postcode district | HU17 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
According to the 2001 UK census, Routh parish had a population of 94.[1]
The parish church of All Saints is a Grade II* listed building.[2]
The name Routh derives from the Old Norse hrúðr meaning 'scurf', probably in reference to rough ground.[3]
Governance
Routh is represented locally by Tickton and Routh Parish Council a joint council with the adjacent parish of Tickton.[4] while at county level is in the Beverley Rural ward of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.[5] At a parliamentary level it is part of the Beverley and Holderness constituency which is represented by Graham Stuart of the Conservative Party.
