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Driffield, Yorkshire

Driffield (or Great Driffield) is a market town in Yorkshire, in the East Riding. Known as "The Capital of the Wolds', Driffield lies close to the centre of the Yorkshire Wolds. The remains of Driffield Castle, a motte-and-bailey castle, sit at Moot Hill. The town is within the council area of East Riding of Yorkshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Great Driffield
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: East Riding
Lat, Long: 54.005677,-0.440049
Grid Reference: TA 0233 5775
Civil Parish: Driffield CP
Council Area: East Riding of Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Hull and East Yorkshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA

GBPN ID: 13580
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Driffield,_Yorkshire_13580

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