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Leyburn, Yorkshire

Leyburn is a small market town in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It lies north of the River Ure in Wensleydale. Leyburn grew following the granting of a market charter in 1686. Leyburn Shawl is an escarpment located to the west of the town, which provides panoramic views of Wensleydale. The town is within the council area of North Yorkshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.309192,-1.827673
Grid Reference: SE 1131 9041
Civil Parish: Leyburn CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 26165
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Leyburn,_Yorkshire_26165

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