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Norton, Yorkshire

Norton (or Norton-on-Derwent) is a town in Yorkshire, in the East Riding. It lies on the south bank of the River Derwent. The Malton Bridge across the Derwent joins Norton to Malton in the North Riding. Norton, along with Malton, is well known throughout the horse racing industry for the town's many stables. The town is within the council area of North Yorkshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Norton-on-Derwent
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: East Riding
Lat, Long: 54.132794,-0.78206461
Grid Reference: SE 7967 7145
Civil Parish: Norton-on-Derwent CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 33391
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Norton,_Yorkshire_33391

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