Scorton

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Scorton







Statistics
Population:	1000
Ordnance Survey
OS grid reference:	NZ252002
Administration
District:	Richmondshire
Shire county:	North Yorkshire
Region:	Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituent country:	England
Sovereign state:	United Kingdom
Other
Ceremonial county:	North Yorkshire
Historic county:	Yorkshire, North Riding
Services
Police force:	North Yorkshire Police
Fire and rescue:	{{{Fire}}}
Ambulance:	Yorkshire
Post office and telephone
Post town:	RICHMOND
Postal district:	DL10
Dialling code:	01748
Politics
UK Parliament:	Richmond
European Parliament:	Yorkshire and the Humber

Scorton is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.

It is perhaps best known for the Antient Scorton Silver Arrow which is an archery contest which was founded and sometimes occurs there. The village is also known for the annual Scorton Feast which celebrates its 750th anniversary in 2006.

Scorton was first mentioned in the 1173 version of the Doomsday book.

Scorton was home to Scorton Grammar School from 1720-1991. Most of the buildings and grounds have now been converted into residential developments.

Scorton has a raised village green, one of only three in England. It is said that the green was built in the early 18th century by John Noble, the first headmaster of Scorton Grammar School.

Between 1939 and 1945, The village was home to RAF Scorton, which served as a satellite of RAF Catterick. The famous No. 56 Squadron RAF flew Spitfires from Scorton during World War II. The Aerodrome has now been extensively quarried away.

Scorton was once served by the Eryholme-Richmond branch line but the line was closed in 1969, the station building is now a residential property and much of the line between Scorton station and Catterick Bridge has been destroyed by quarrying.

The village was once home to four pubs. The Royal and St Cuthbert's Inn have now closed and have been converted into residential properties. The White Heifer and the Farmers Arms still survive. Other village amenities include St John of God Hospital, St Mary's Church of England primary school (in Bolton-on-Swale) and Scorton post office/village shop.

Local attractions include Kiplin Hall, Ellerton Water, Croft Circuit (cars), Catterick Racecourse (horses) and Richmond Castle.