South Milford
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South Milford is a small village and civil parish
located in the district of Selby
, in the county of North Yorkshire
, England
. Historically an agricultural village, the population has recently boomed due to housing development. South Milford is now generally considered a commuting satellite
for nearby towns and cities, thanks to the local Motorway network, including the A1(M)
, M1 and M62
. Nevertheless the village maintains links with the local farming community.
The village is served by South Milford railway station
.
Steeton Hall Gateway is a listed ancient monument and is protected by English Heritage
. It is situated about two kilometres west of South Milford. The gateway originally served a large hall, which was demolished and replaced by a house, which has since been converted into several dwellings. The gateway dates from the 15th century, and is one of four such structures which marked the corners of the estate. It has two arched passages, the large one in the centre to allow horsemen
and carriages through and the smaller one to the left for footmen. There is a spiral staircase
which leads into a large room above the arch and there are a number of shields
and coats of arms surrounding the structure. Steeton Hall Gateway has been described as a "fair and stately structure in the brave days of old"
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
located in the district of Selby
Selby (district)
Selby is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. The local authority, Selby District Council, is based in the town of Selby and provides services to an area which includes Tadcaster and a host of villages....
, in the county 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
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. Historically an agricultural village, the population has recently boomed due to housing development. South Milford is now generally considered a commuting satellite
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
for nearby towns and cities, thanks to the local Motorway network, including the A1(M)
A1(M) motorway
The A1 is a motorway in England that upgrades sections of the A1 road that connects London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, with Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland...
, M1 and M62
M62 motorway
The M62 motorway is a west–east trans-Pennine motorway in Northern England, connecting the cities of Liverpool and Hull via Manchester and Leeds. The road also forms part of the unsigned Euroroutes E20 and E22...
. Nevertheless the village maintains links with the local farming community.
The village is served by South Milford railway station
South Milford railway station
South Milford railway station serves the villages of South Milford and Sherburn-in-Elmet in North Yorkshire, England. It lies on the York and Selby Lines east of Leeds.The station was originally opened by the Leeds and Selby Railway in 1834.-Service:...
.
Steeton Hall
English Heritage
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. It is situated about two kilometres west of South Milford. The gateway originally served a large hall, which was demolished and replaced by a house, which has since been converted into several dwellings. The gateway dates from the 15th century, and is one of four such structures which marked the corners of the estate. It has two arched passages, the large one in the centre to allow horsemen
Horsemen
Horsemen may refer to:*Equestrianism, including cavalry*Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse*Four Horsemen *Royal Canadian Mounted Police*Horsemen , starring Dennis Quaid*The Horsemen , starring Omar Sharif...
and carriages through and the smaller one to the left for footmen. There is a spiral staircase
Spiral staircase
Spiral staircase may refer to:* A type of stairway characterized by its spiral shape* The Spiral Staircase , a 1946 American psychological thriller film* The Spiral Staircase , a 1975 British film, a remake of the 1946 film...
which leads into a large room above the arch and there are a number of shields
Shields
-United Kingdom:* North Shields, Tyneside, England* South Shields, Tyneside, England* Shields Road subway station, an underground station in Glasgow, Scotland-United States:* Shields, Indiana, an unincorporated community...
and coats of arms surrounding the structure. Steeton Hall Gateway has been described as a "fair and stately structure in the brave days of old"
External links
- South Milford Parish Council website
- South Milford website
- South Milford Cricket Club
- South Milford Women's Institute South Milford was in this parish
- Page at English Heritage