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Topcliffe, North Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Topcliffe, North Yorkshire

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Topcliffe, North Yorkshire history

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The name is derived from the Old English words topp and clif and combined give the meaning top of the cliff, from its position at the top of a steep bank overlooking the River Swale. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as “Topeclive” in the “Yarlestre hundred” at the time of the Norman invasion. The manor became the chief seat of the Percy family until the middle of the 17th century.

Topcliffe Airfield

During the Second World War an airfield was constructed 1.5 miles from the village which was for some time a Royal Canadian Air Force base. After the war it had a number of roles until 1972 when much of it was taken over by the army and converted into Alanbrooke Barracks.

Topcliffe, North Yorkshire geography / climate

The village is located on the east bank of the River Swale just north of its confluence with Cod Beck, one of its major tributaries. It lies on the A167 road from Darlington to its terminus at the junction with the A168. It is 2.8 miles (4.5 km) east of the A1(M)

Climate

On December 3 December 2010, the weather station air temperature was −19 °C, making it the lowest temperature ever recorded in Yorkshire. It regularly features in the Met Office stats as having the lowest minimum temperature anywhere in the UK.

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Best Topcliffe, North Yorkshire places to visit

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

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