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Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire

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Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire history

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Watton is the location for Watton Priory which was a Gilbertine double monastery founded in 1150 by Eustace fitz John. The present building dates mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries, although it has earlier origins. The Venerable Bede in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People tells of a miracle of Saint John of Beverley that took place in Watton.

Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire etymology

The origin of the word Watton is uncertain, but suggestions include: Old English wád, or woad, and ton meaning small farming settlement; or waden meaning ford; or waétan meaning watery.

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Best Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire places to visit

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

Kilnwick Kilnwick is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the Yorkshire Wolds approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of Driffield town centre. It lies 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the A614 road, and 3 miles (5 km) east of Middleton on the Wolds.

Hutton Cranswick Hutton Cranswick is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Driffield town centre, and on the A164 road. According to the 2011 UK Census, the parish had a population of 2,065, an increase on the 2001 UK Census figure.

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