Picton, North Yorkshire

Picton
Picton
 Picton shown within North Yorkshire
Population 135 
OS grid referenceNZ415075
   – London 210 mi (340 km)  S
DistrictHambleton
Shire countyNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town YARM
Postcode district TS15
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
EU Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
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Coordinates: 54°27′37″N 1°21′38″W / 54.46021°N 1.36044°W / 54.46021; -1.36044

Picton is a hamlet and civil parish located in the north of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Yarm, 8 miles (13 km) south from Middlesbrough, and just over 1 mile (1.6 km) west from the A19 road.

Chapel in Picton

The parish is in the Hambleton district and had a population of 108 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 135 at the 2011 Census.[1] It lies just south of the border with the Stockton-on-Tees unitary authority.

A stream which lies east of the village is called the Picton Stell.

Every year Picton holds a show on the third Saturday in July. The event has horse, dog, craft and horticulture competitions, and traditional games and races for children. There is also a bar, and stalls for refreshment and entertainment.

This village contains The Station public house and a small disused chapel.

References

  1. ↑ "Parish population 2015". Retrieved 31 July 2015.

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