Population 212 (2011) Country England Post town LEEDS District Selby District | OS grid reference SE5415244805 Sovereign state United Kingdom Shire county North Yorkshire | |
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Region Yorkshire and the Humber | ||
Colton is a village in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England, seven miles south-west of York. The closest town is Tadcaster.
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Map of Colton, Tadcaster, UK
Amenities
The village has one pub, Ye Olde Sun Inn. There is a wider selection of amenities in neighbouring Copmanthorpe. For amenities such as supermarkets it is necessary to travel to either Tadcaster or York.
Transport
The village is close to the A64 and the East Coast Main Line. Upon completion of High Speed 2 this will join the East Coast Main Line at Colton. Despite being situated on the East Coast Main Line, the closest railway station is Ulleskelf, several miles away.
References
Colton, North Yorkshire Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA