Picton, North Yorkshire
| Picton | |
|---|---|
  Picton | |
| Picton shown within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 135 |
| OS grid reference | NZ415075 |
| • London | 210 mi (340 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YARM |
| Postcode district | TS15 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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.
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.[1] 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.
References
- ↑ "Parish population 2015". Retrieved 31 July 2015.
External links
Media related to Picton, North Yorkshire at Wikimedia Commons