Population 135 Post town YARM | OS grid reference NZ415075 Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Friday 12:25 PM District Hambleton | |
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Weather 15°C, Wind SW at 34 km/h, 67% Humidity | ||
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.
Map of Picton, UK
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. 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.