Visit Skelton, York Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Skelton, York

  

Skelton, York Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Skelton, York

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Skelton, York history

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Skelton Grange was built by the Place family originally in the 18th century and rebuilt after fire in 1866. The name indicates Anglo-Saxon and Danish influences. It was finally sold in 1981 due to a lack of funds for upkeep.

Skelton, York geography / climate

The old village centre stands on a deposit of boulder clay, taking this part to a height some 25 metres above sea level. Within the settlement are several ponds, indicating a high water-table. The flora and fauna was documented in two surveys, one in 1956 and then in 1971. In and around the village the surveys identified 100 species of bird, 328 species of trees and plants.

You can visit Skelton, York places with Walkfo Skelton, York to hear history at Skelton, York’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Skelton, York has 19 places to visit in our interactive Skelton, York map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Skelton, York, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Skelton, York places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Skelton, York & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Skelton, York Places Map
19 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Skelton, York tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Skelton, York

  

Best Skelton, York places to visit

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Skelton, York has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Skelton, York’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Skelton, York’s information audio spots:

YO1 Radio YO1 Radio is a community radio station serving the city of York and surrounding parts of North Yorkshire. It takes its name from a district of the YO postcode area covering central York.

Clifton Hospital Clifton Hospital was a mental health facility in York, England. It was established in the 1930s. It is now owned by a private company.

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