Skelton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Human settlement in England
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Skelton is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Kilpin, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, and a linear settlement on the east bank of the River Ouse. It is situated about 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Howden and 19 miles (31 km) south-east from the county town of York. Skelton lies within the constituency of Goole and Pocklington. In 1931 the parish had a population of 258.[1]
| Skelton | |
|---|---|
Southern End of Skelton | |
  Skelton Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE766256 |
| • London | 155 mi (249 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GOOLE |
| Postcode district | DN14 |
| Dialling code | 01430 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
The name Skelton derives from the Old English scelftūn meaning 'settlement on a shelf of land'.[2]
Civil parish
Skelton was formerly a township in the parish of Howden,[3] from 1866 Skelton was a civil parish in its own right, on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Kilpin, Eastrington and Howden.[4]
See also
- Goole railway swing bridge, also known as the Skelton viaduct
