OS grid reference NZ150062 Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Saturday 5:24 PM District Richmondshire | Country England Police North Yorkshire Shire county North Yorkshire | |
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Population 215 (Including Aske.2011) Region Yorkshire and the Humber Weather 11°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 81% Humidity | ||
Whashton is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.
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Map of Whashton, Richmond, UK
The village (with an older spelling) is sometimes cited as the origin of the family name of George Washington, the first US President. However, this origin is also claimed by the town of Washington near Newcastle upon Tyne, some 55 km north of Whashton.
Farming
The village is surrounded by farmland and has 2 main farms the Hagg which is down a track away from the main village. the farm caters for pig farming with a residential property on site (part of the Hartforth estate.) and another Whashton Farm set in the main village catering for cows.
Village
The village has a pub 'the Hack and Spade' however that is the only village amenity apart from a post box. the village is set on several walks http://www.whashton.net/ around the surrounding Yorkshire hills. The local town is Richmond approximately 5 miles away. the village is set only a few miles off the A66.