Richmond, Yorkshire
Richmond is a market town in Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It lies on the River Swale. Richmond Castle, overlooking the Swale, was constructed from 1071. The Georgian Theatre, founded in 1788 by the actor, Samuel Butler, is just off the market place. Richmond's picturesque appearance and historic buildings have made it a popular film and television location. The town is within the council area of North Yorkshire.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.404105,-1.737284
Grid Reference: NZ 1715 0099
Civil Parish: Richmond CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 38026
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Richmond,_Yorkshire_38026
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.404105,-1.737284
Grid Reference: NZ 1715 0099
Civil Parish: Richmond CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID: 38026
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Richmond,_Yorkshire_38026
Peruse Yorkshire on Wikishire

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