Masham, Yorkshire
Masham is a town in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It lies in Wensleydale, on the western bank of the River Ure. Masham developed during the Middle Ages based on the milling, mining, cloth making and tanning industries. It received a market charter in 1251. The town has a large market place, tightly bordered on its south and west sides by ranges of two- and three-storey buildings. To the south-east stands St Mary's Church with its large churchyard. The town is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.22165,-1.656159
Grid Reference: SE 2251 8071
Civil Parish: Masham CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 29692
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Masham,_Yorkshire_29692
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.22165,-1.656159
Grid Reference: SE 2251 8071
Civil Parish: Masham CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 29692
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Masham,_Yorkshire_29692
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