Scorton
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Scorton is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire
district of North Yorkshire
, England
. Scorton was first mentioned in the 1173 version of the Domesday Book
.
from 1720–1991. Most of the buildings and grounds have now been converted into houses. 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 house and much of the line between Scorton railway station
and Catterick Bridge
has been destroyed by quarrying.
which is an archery contest which was founded and sometimes occurs there. The village is also known for the annual Scorton Feast
which celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2006.
Local attractions include Kiplin Hall
, Ellerton Water, Croft Circuit
(cars), Catterick Bridge Racecourse
(horses) and Richmond Castle
.
The village was once home to four pubs. The 'Royal' and 'St Cuthbert's Inn' have closed and converted into houses. The 'White Heifer' and the 'Farmers Arms' survive. Other village amenities include St John of God Hospital, Bolton-on-Swale St Mary's Church of England (VA) Primary School (in Bolton-on-Swale
) and Scorton village hall. Scorton post office/village shop attracts customers from many neighbouring villages, including Kirkby Fleetham
and Great Langton
.
Richmondshire
Richmondshire is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. It covers a large northern area of the Yorkshire Dales including Swaledale and Arkengarthdale, Wensleydale and Coverdale, with the prominent Scots' Dyke and Scotch Corner along the centre. Teesdale lies to the north...
district of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Scorton was first mentioned in the 1173 version of the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
.
History
Scorton was home to the now closed Scorton Grammar SchoolScorton Grammar School
Scorton Grammar School is a former grammar school that was located in Scorton village, in Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England.It was founded by Leonard Robinson who bequeathed money, land and his house so that someone should "teach school in the town of Scorton"The school's latin motto was Sola...
from 1720–1991. Most of the buildings and grounds have now been converted into houses. 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
RAF Scorton
RAF Scorton was a satellite station of RAF Catterick during World War II. It was located near the village of Scorton in North Yorkshire, England...
, which served as a satellite of RAF Catterick
RAF Catterick
RAF Catterick is a former Royal Air Force airfield located near Catterick, North Yorkshire in England.-History:Catterick airfield first opened in 1914 as a Royal Flying Corps aerodrome with the role of training pilots and to assist in the defence of the North East of England...
. The famous No. 56 Squadron RAF
No. 56 Squadron RAF
Number 56 Squadron is one of the oldest and most successful squadrons of the Royal Air Force, with battle honours from many of the significant air campaigns of both World War I and World War II...
flew Spitfires
Supermarine Spitfire
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War. The Spitfire continued to be used as a front line fighter and in secondary roles into the 1950s...
from Scorton during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The Aerodrome has now been extensively quarried away.
Scorton was once served by the Eryholme-Richmond branch line
Eryholme-Richmond branch line
The Eryholme-Richmond branch line was opened in 1846 by the York and Newcastle Railway Company. The original section of the line ran from between a point in between Darlington and Northallerton on what is now the East Coast Main Line and the terminus at Richmond railway station.-Catterick sub...
but the line was closed in 1969, the station building is now a house and much of the line between Scorton railway station
Scorton railway station
Scorton railway station was a railway station in what is now the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The village of Scorton is situated around half a mile from the site of the station.-History:...
and Catterick Bridge
Catterick Bridge
Catterick Bridge is a hamlet about 1 mile north of Catterick Village in North Yorkshire, England. It is home to Catterick Bridge Racecourse, a pub and a few houses...
has been destroyed by quarrying.
Events and attractions
Scorton is perhaps best known for the Antient Scorton Silver ArrowScorton Arrow
The Antient Scorton Silver Arrow is an archery tournament that was incepted on Sunday 14 May 1673 in the village of Scorton in Yorkshire, England. Twenty-two archers competed in the first event for the prize of a silver arrow. This was won by Henry Calverley of Eryholme on Tees, who had provided...
which is an archery contest which was founded and sometimes occurs there. The village is also known for the annual Scorton Feast
Scorton Feast
Scorton Feast is an annual four-day fair held on the raised village green at Scorton, North Yorkshire, England. Scorton Feast was first held in AD 1257, and will celebrate its 750th anniversary in 2006...
which celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2006.
Local attractions include Kiplin Hall
Kiplin Hall
Kiplin Hall is a Jacobean historic house at Kiplin in North Yorkshire, England, that is now a Grade I listed building. It stands by the River Swale in the Vale of Mowbray. The nearest villages are Scorton, Great Langton and Bolton-on-Swale...
, Ellerton Water, Croft Circuit
Croft Circuit
Croft Circuit is a motor racing circuit located near Dalton-on-Tees in North Yorkshire, England. The tarmac circuit is just over long and is based on the lands of an airfield, but has long since moved on from being a basic airfield circuit...
(cars), Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in the hamlet of Catterick Bridge in North Yorkshire, England.The Catterick Sunday Market, held on the racecourse grounds, is the largest Sunday Market in the North of England....
(horses) and Richmond Castle
Richmond Castle
Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'...
.
Amenities
Bolton-on-Swale
Bolton-on-Swale is a village and civil parish in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. The local MP is William Hague.As the name suggests it is near the River Swale. Bolton Beck is a tributary of the Swale which passes underneath a small bridge at the north of the village. The...
) and Scorton village hall. Scorton post office/village shop attracts customers from many neighbouring villages, including Kirkby Fleetham
Kirkby Fleetham
Kirkby Fleetham is a large village in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England about east of the A1 road. It is almost adjoined to two other villages, Great Fencote and Little Fencote; Great Langton is also in close vicinity. It has a population of 556. There is a local Pub/Bed &...
and Great Langton
Great Langton
Great Langton is a small village and civil parish in the district of Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England. The village lies on the B6271 road, between Scorton and Northallerton, on the northern bank of the River Swale and it was once known as Langton-upon-Swale....
.