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Pickering is an ancient market town in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It lies at the foot of the North York Moors, overlooking the Vale of Pickering to the south. According to local legend the town was founded by King Peredurus around 270BC; however, the town as it exists today is of mediæval origin. Pickering Castle, a mediæval motte-and-bailey, overlooks the Pickering Beck. Pickering Parish Church is known for its mediæval wall paintings. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.246212,-0.778794
Grid Reference: SE 7967 8407
Civil Parish: Pickering CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 35797
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pickering,_Yorkshire_35797
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.246212,-0.778794
Grid Reference: SE 7967 8407
Civil Parish: Pickering CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 35797
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Pickering,_Yorkshire_35797
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