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Askern, Yorkshire

Askern is a former spa town situated north of Doncaster in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. It is within the council area of Doncaster.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.61598,-1.152242
Grid Reference: SE 5617 1360
Civil Parish: Askern CP
Council Area: Doncaster CA
Strategic Authority Area: South Yorkshire SA
Police Area: South Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 1477
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Askern,_Yorkshire_1477
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2555402
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Askern