Skelton, York
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Skelton is a village in the unitary authority of the City of York, England. It is four miles (6 km) northwest of the City of York, west of Haxby, and on the east bank of the River Ouse. Skelton was in the Ancient Forest of Galtres. Historic buildings in Skelton include St. Giles Church (built 1227), Skelton Manor from the 16th century, and Skelton Hall from 1824. Skelton was made a conservation area in 1973.
According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,640. Prior to 1996 it had been part of the Ryedale district.
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