Gazetteer of
British Place Names

Thornton is a deserted mediæval village near Oulston, Yorkshire, in the North Riding. It is within the council area of North Yorkshire.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: North Riding
Lat, Long: 54.163,-1.18
Grid Reference: SE 5363 7444
Civil Parish: Thornton-on-the-Hill CP
Council Area: North Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: York and North Yorkshire SA
Police Area: North Yorkshire PA

GBPN ID: 305056
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Thornton,_Yorkshire_305056

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