Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire
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| Watton | |
  Watton shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Population | 238 (2001 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Watton |
| Unitary authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ceremonial county | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01377 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | East Yorkshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Watton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The village is situated on the A164 road, about 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Beverley and 6 miles (9.7 km) south of Driffield. According to the 2001 UK census the civil parish of Watton had a population of 238.[1]
It is the location for Watton Priory which was a Gilbertine double monastery founded in 1150 by Eustace Fitzjohn. It was dissolved in 1539 by Henry VIII. The Nun of Watton is noted for her pregnancy while in the Priory.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Watton CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
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