Snainton
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
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Snainton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
| Snainton | |
|---|---|
The Peacock Hotel, Snainton | |
.svg)  Snainton Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 754 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE921823 |
| • London | 185 mi (298 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SCARBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | YO13 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
According to the 2011 UK Census, Snainton parish had a population of 754,[1] a decrease on the 2001 UK Census figure of 891.[2]
From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Scarborough, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
The name Snainton possibly derives from the Old English Snocingtūn meaning 'settlement connected with Snoc'.[3]
Notable people
The actor Sir Ben Kingsley was born in Snainton.[4]
George Vasey the botanist was also born in the village. He was responsible for the integration of the United States Department of Agriculture.[5]
Sydney Cross Harland (19 July 1891 – 8 November 1982), Botanist, was born in the village, and died there in November 1982, after many commissions abroad. His great-grandfather William, was the cousin of Edward Harland.[6]
