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Carlton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Carlton

Airport Leeds Bradford airport, from Plane Tree Hill
Airport Credit: David Johnston

Carlton is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the district of Selby, this small village is nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Yorkshire countryside. It is bordered by the River Ouse to the west and the A63 road to the east.

With a population of around 500 inhabitants, Carlton offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone houses and newer developments. The charming St. Mary's Church, dating back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the area's rich history.

Despite its small size, Carlton boasts a few amenities for its residents. These include a local pub, The Fox and Hounds, which serves as a social hub for the community. Additionally, the village has a primary school, Carlton-in-Snaith Community Primary School, providing education for local children.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The riverbank offers scenic walks and fishing spots, while the nearby Carlton Moor is a great destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The village is also conveniently located near the larger towns of Selby and Goole, which provide additional amenities and services.

Overall, Carlton, Yorkshire is a charming and peaceful civil parish, offering a close-knit community and a tranquil countryside setting. Its rich history, natural beauty, and friendly atmosphere make it an attractive place to live or visit in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Carlton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.880842/-1.667141 or Grid Reference SE2142. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Airport Leeds Bradford airport, from Plane Tree Hill
Airport
Leeds Bradford airport, from Plane Tree Hill
Takeoff A JET2.COM 737 on takeoff from Leeds Bradford Airport Seen from Plane Tree Hill.
Takeoff
A JET2.COM 737 on takeoff from Leeds Bradford Airport Seen from Plane Tree Hill.
Yeadon Town hall Yeadon is a beautiful Victorian Town Hall, with a main concert hall and balcony, fully refurbished in 1999. The hall seats approximately 600.
Yeadon Town hall
Yeadon is a beautiful Victorian Town Hall, with a main concert hall and balcony, fully refurbished in 1999. The hall seats approximately 600.
Yeadon West Yorkshire The busy High Street in Yeadon West Yorkshire.
Yeadon West Yorkshire
The busy High Street in Yeadon West Yorkshire.
Yeadon Tarn No trains, but you can watch boats and planes here, as the runway for Leeds Bradford International Airport is just to the north of the lake.
Yeadon Tarn
No trains, but you can watch boats and planes here, as the runway for Leeds Bradford International Airport is just to the north of the lake.
Valley of Bramhope Beck View southeast towards None-go-bye's Hill.
Valley of Bramhope Beck
View southeast towards None-go-bye's Hill.
Long stay car park, Leeds Bradford Airport Adjacent to Whitehouse Lane.
Long stay car park, Leeds Bradford Airport
Adjacent to Whitehouse Lane.
Carlton Church In East Carlton village, this unostentatious former church is now a private house.
Carlton Church
In East Carlton village, this unostentatious former church is now a private house.
Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate The biggest thing in the gridsquare is the enormous, but thankfully well-screened, shed known as Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate. This is the northern entrance gate on the A658. A tiny part of the northern end of the shed can be seen to the right.
Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate
The biggest thing in the gridsquare is the enormous, but thankfully well-screened, shed known as Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate. This is the northern entrance gate on the A658. A tiny part of the northern end of the shed can be seen to the right.
Leeds Heliport On the northwestern side of the A658.
Leeds Heliport
On the northwestern side of the A658.
Long Stoop At the western side of the main Airport roundabout of the A658. The accompanying stone inscription reads: 'THIS MARKER STONE (LONG STOOP) ERECTED HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO TO GUIDE TRAVELLERS TOWARDS AN ANCIENT SETTLEMENT AT DENE HEAD TO THE EAST WAS MOVED FROM ITS EARLIER SITE 186 YARDS TO THE SOUTH WEST IN THE YEAR 1984 FOR RUNWAY EXTENSIONS. AIREBOROUGH CIVIC SOCIETY.'
Long Stoop
At the western side of the main Airport roundabout of the A658. The accompanying stone inscription reads: 'THIS MARKER STONE (LONG STOOP) ERECTED HUNDREDS OF YEARS AGO TO GUIDE TRAVELLERS TOWARDS AN ANCIENT SETTLEMENT AT DENE HEAD TO THE EAST WAS MOVED FROM ITS EARLIER SITE 186 YARDS TO THE SOUTH WEST IN THE YEAR 1984 FOR RUNWAY EXTENSIONS. AIREBOROUGH CIVIC SOCIETY.'
Carlton Industrial Estate South of East Carlton village, this is the Austin Hayes factory. The area is increasingly characterised by industrial units tucked away in the hinterland of Leeds Bradford Airport.
Carlton Industrial Estate
South of East Carlton village, this is the Austin Hayes factory. The area is increasingly characterised by industrial units tucked away in the hinterland of Leeds Bradford Airport.
Footpath from East Carlton to Yorkgate The path across the field is defined only by the marker at the far side of the field, visible as a tiny yellow dot at the centre-right of the photo.
Footpath from East Carlton to Yorkgate
The path across the field is defined only by the marker at the far side of the field, visible as a tiny yellow dot at the centre-right of the photo.
Chevin Forest Park Looking northwards, through a break in the trees, over the Wharfe valley towards Farnley from the Dales Way Link.
Chevin Forest Park
Looking northwards, through a break in the trees, over the Wharfe valley towards Farnley from the Dales Way Link.
Memorial stone, Chevin Forest Park The rather underwhelming stone reads: REMEMBER / COUNTY ALDERMAN H J BAMBRIDGE OBE JP / COUNCILLOR R T A RENTON JP / ARCHDEACON T J WILLIAMS MC TD MA BD / WHO SERVED / GOD / THEIR COUNTRY / THEIR COUNTY / THIS VALLEY AND TOWNSHIP / 17TH JULY 1960 / THIS PLANTATION OF BRITISH / HARDWOOD TREES WAS THE GIFT OF / MAJOR LE G G W HORTON-FAWKES
Memorial stone, Chevin Forest Park
The rather underwhelming stone reads: REMEMBER / COUNTY ALDERMAN H J BAMBRIDGE OBE JP / COUNCILLOR R T A RENTON JP / ARCHDEACON T J WILLIAMS MC TD MA BD / WHO SERVED / GOD / THEIR COUNTRY / THEIR COUNTY / THIS VALLEY AND TOWNSHIP / 17TH JULY 1960 / THIS PLANTATION OF BRITISH / HARDWOOD TREES WAS THE GIFT OF / MAJOR LE G G W HORTON-FAWKES
Dales Way link, Chevin Forest Park Both the Dales Way link and the Ebor Way are routed east-west through the park. This is a view from the western end of the park, looking eastwards.
Dales Way link, Chevin Forest Park
Both the Dales Way link and the Ebor Way are routed east-west through the park. This is a view from the western end of the park, looking eastwards.
Clay Pigeon Shooting range on Otley Chevin Behind 'The Royalty' pub.
Clay Pigeon Shooting range on Otley Chevin
Behind 'The Royalty' pub.
This is a PEACOCK butterfly :-) It was on the footpath behind Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/discuss/index.php?&action=vthread&forum=2&topic=603" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/discuss/index.php?&action=vthread&forum=2&topic=603">Link</a>
This is a PEACOCK butterfly :-)
It was on the footpath behind Leeds Bradford Airport Industrial Estate. See Link
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Carlton is located at Grid Ref: SE2142 (Lat: 53.880842, Lng: -1.667141)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: West Yorkshire

District: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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