Skelding, North Yorkshire Explained

Official Name:Skelding
Civil Parish:Skelding
Country:England
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Coordinates:54.1251°N -1.6781°W
Unitary England:North Yorkshire
Lieutenancy England:North Yorkshire
Hide Services:Yes
Population:40
Population Ref:(2016 estimate)
Static Image:Sheep at Skelding - geograph.org.uk - 141169.jpg

Skelding is a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It lies 6miles west of Ripon, on the north bank of the River Skell. There is no village in the parish. The population of the parish was estimated at 40 in 2016.[1]

The parish now shares a grouped parish council with the civil parishes of Grantley, Sawley and Eavestone, known as the Grantley, Sawley, Skelding and Eavestone Parish Council.[2] Until 1974 it was in the West Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was in Harrogate district.

History

The name "Skelding" means 'Head of the River Skell valley'.[3] Skelding was formerly a township in the parish of Ripon,[4] in 1866 Skelding became a separate civil parish.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parish population estimates 2016. Data North Yorkshire. 25 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Parish council website . 25 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Skelding Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 26 February 2024.
  4. Web site: History of Skelding, in Harrogate and West Riding. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Relationships and changes Skelding Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 February 2024.