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Carlton Town

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Carlton Town

On Height of Hazely, Penhill Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.
On Height of Hazely, Penhill Credit: Karl and Ali

Carlton Town is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the district of Selby, within the historical boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The parish covers an area of approximately 5 square kilometers and has a population of around 600 residents.

The town is characterized by its picturesque countryside landscape, with rolling hills and meandering rivers. It is surrounded by agricultural land, mainly used for farming activities such as livestock rearing and crop cultivation. The area is known for its fertile soil, which supports a thriving agricultural industry.

Carlton Town itself is a small and close-knit community. It has a traditional village feel, with charming cottages, a parish church, and a local pub that serves as a social hub for residents. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, dates back to the 12th century and is an important historical landmark in the area.

The town is well-connected to neighboring towns and cities via road networks. The A63 road passes through Carlton Town, providing easy access to Selby and the nearby city of Leeds. Public transportation options include regular bus services that connect the town to the wider region.

Overall, Carlton Town offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. With its rich agricultural heritage, beautiful countryside, and strong community spirit, it is a place that celebrates the charm and beauty of Yorkshire.

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Carlton Town Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.256995/-1.926331 or Grid Reference SE0484. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On Height of Hazely, Penhill Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.
On Height of Hazely, Penhill
Looking down over the junction of Wensleydale and Bishopdale. This is open access land but the route up from West Burton is complicated by new fences and blocked gateways.
Benchmarked gatepost beside track over Burton Moor Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm44095" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm44095">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Benchmarked gatepost beside track over Burton Moor
Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at LinkExternal link
Rushes on Harland Hill
Rushes on Harland Hill
Looking up Harland Hill
Looking up Harland Hill
Dry stone wall beside track over Burton Moor There is an OS benchmark <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3064453">SE0385 : Benchmarked gatepost beside track over Burton Moor</a> on the gatepost
Dry stone wall beside track over Burton Moor
There is an OS benchmark SE0385 : Benchmarked gatepost beside track over Burton Moor on the gatepost
River Cover The Cover between Gilbert Scar Lodge and Nathwaite Bridge.
River Cover
The Cover between Gilbert Scar Lodge and Nathwaite Bridge.
Nathwaite Bridge Single arch stone bridge over the River Cover on the road from West Scrafton to Carlton.
Nathwaite Bridge
Single arch stone bridge over the River Cover on the road from West Scrafton to Carlton.
River Cover at Nathwaite Bridge Looking downstream along the Cover from Nathwaite Bridge.
River Cover at Nathwaite Bridge
Looking downstream along the Cover from Nathwaite Bridge.
Height of Hazely [Carlton Moor] Parked after cattle grid on way to Melmerby. Walk back down road through red get sign Penhill. Penhill Beacon, trig then fallow wall until after second gate where headed south over flattish moorland. GPS used to locate summit. Cool Sunny and damp under foot. Name: Height of Hazely [Carlton Moor] Hill number: 3617 Height: 553m / 1814ft Area: 35B: The Central Pennines Class: Hu,5 Grid ref: SE 03744 85990 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 124m Col: 429m SE021826
Height of Hazely [Carlton Moor]
Parked after cattle grid on way to Melmerby. Walk back down road through red get sign Penhill. Penhill Beacon, trig then fallow wall until after second gate where headed south over flattish moorland. GPS used to locate summit. Cool Sunny and damp under foot. Name: Height of Hazely [Carlton Moor] Hill number: 3617 Height: 553m / 1814ft Area: 35B: The Central Pennines Class: Hu,5 Grid ref: SE 03744 85990 Summit feature: no feature Drop: 124m Col: 429m SE021826
Approaching Carlton Moor Walked up from Penhill Beacon and trig over this damp moorland to walk around the flat top of Height of Hazely (Carlton Moor).
Approaching Carlton Moor
Walked up from Penhill Beacon and trig over this damp moorland to walk around the flat top of Height of Hazely (Carlton Moor).
Melmerby Moor Looking east.
Melmerby Moor
Looking east.
Penhill track This track goes to the top of Penhill.
Penhill track
This track goes to the top of Penhill.
Ramsgill Head Penhill track at Ramsgill Head.
Ramsgill Head
Penhill track at Ramsgill Head.
Track and broken wall to the north of Bleaberry Pots Looking westward.
Track and broken wall to the north of Bleaberry Pots
Looking westward.
Summit of track from West Burton to Carlton Looking north-eastward.
Summit of track from West Burton to Carlton
Looking north-eastward.
Path over moors with Howden Lodge in the trees ahead Looking south-eastward
Path over moors with Howden Lodge in the trees ahead
Looking south-eastward
Track and cattle grid at The Knowle Looking north-eastward.
Track and cattle grid at The Knowle
Looking north-eastward.
The main street through Carlton Looking north-eastward.
The main street through Carlton
Looking north-eastward.
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Carlton Town is located at Grid Ref: SE0484 (Lat: 54.256995, Lng: -1.926331)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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