Pollington is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of the town of Snaith and 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the M62 motorway. It lies on the north bank of the Aire and Calder Navigation.
| Pollington | |
|---|---|
  Pollington Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 966 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE613197 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GOOLE |
| Postcode district | DN14 |
| Dialling code | 01405 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
According to the 2011 UK census, Pollington parish had a population of 966,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 939.[2]
Amenities edit
Pollington has one pub, The King's Head.[3] The second pub, The George and Dragon closed permanently.[4]
The village has one primary school, Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School.[5]
There are two guest houses, Fir Tree Barn Guest House on Main Street directly adjacent to the Cricket Field and Parkside Guest House,[6] next to the recreation area and Village Hall.[7]
History edit
In 1940 the Royal Air Force built an airfield called RAF Snaith north-west of Pollington. From it flew primarily these bombing units: 150 Squadron with Wellingtons from 1941 to 1942 and 51 Squadron with Halifaxes from 1942 to 1945. After 1946 it fell into disuse.[8]
Pollington parish was part of the Goole Rural District in the West Riding of Yorkshire from 1894 to 1974, then in Boothferry district of Humberside until 1996.[9]
The parish church is dedicated to St John the Baptist and is a designated Grade II listed building.[10]
Events edit
The first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire 2019 passed through Pollington on the first day of the event.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Pollington Parish (1170211240)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Pollington Parish (1543504283)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "The King's Head, Pollington". Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ "George & Dragon, Pollington". www.closedpubs.co.uk. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Home | Pollington-Balne Church of England Primary School". www.pollingtonbalneprimary.com. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
- ^ "Parkside Guest House". Retrieved 9 February 2011.
- ^ "Village Hall - Pollington". Retrieved 9 February 2011.
- ^ "Bomber Command". Royal Air Force. Archived from " the original on 29 September 2004. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "History of Pollington, in East Riding of Yorkshire and West Riding | Map and description". www.visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St John the Baptist (1103311)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "first stage". Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 9.
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