Millington, East Riding of Yorkshire
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| Millington | |
  Millington shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Population | 217 (2001 census)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Millington |
| 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 | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO42 |
| Dialling code | 01759 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | East Yorkshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Millington is a small village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately two miles (3.2 km) north east of Pocklington.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Millington and the hamlets of Great Givendale and Ousethorpe. According to the 2001 UK census, Millington parish had a population of 217.[1]
Nearby is Millington Woods and Millington Pastures. Millington Woods is one of the few remaining wooded dales in the Wolds. It is a popular beauty spot and is known locally for its springs - Millington Springs - which formerly supported large beds of watercress. Millington Pastures holds a stock of highland cattle, it is also renowned for its beautiful scenery, for bike riding and for walking.
The Gait Inn, Millington is a 16th century family run free house, owned by Stuart and Helen Stephenson. The pub offers traditional ales, bar meals and special dinners can be booked. It is famous for its steak pie and sticky toffee pudding. Every Wednesday night there is an alternate Music and Quiz night.
The Ramblers Rest across the road from The Gait Inn provides welcome refreshments for cyclists and walkers.
The Yorkshire Wolds Way long distance footpath passes through the parish, to the east of the village of Millington.
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Millington CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
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