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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: East Riding
Lat, Long: 54.132794,-0.78206461
Grid Reference: SE796714
Police Area: North Yorkshire
Council Area: North Yorkshire
Civil Parish: Norton-on-Derwent CP
Country: England

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

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