Welcome to Sancton

Sancton is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles to the west of the city of Hull and 5 miles to the east of the market town of Market Weighton. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Grade II listed St. Leonard's Church.

The village of Sancton has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. It was originally a Saxon settlement and was later mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, the village has been home to a number of notable figures, including the poet Andrew Marvell, who was born in the nearby town of Hull. Today, Sancton is a thriving community with a range of amenities, including a village hall, a primary school, and a pub.

One of the main attractions of Sancton is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it the perfect destination for walkers and cyclists. There are a number of footpaths and bridleways in the area, including the Yorkshire Wolds Way, which passes through the village. Other popular attractions in the area include the nearby market town of Market Weighton, which is home to a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as the historic city of York, which is just a short drive away.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.1°C

Wind: 20.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Market Weighton Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Kay-Wood	Princess Road Market Weighton York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 3EY 01430873159 School Website
Mount Pleasant Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Dan Nixon	Princess Road Market Weighton York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 3BY 01430873338 School Website
The Becklands School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Headteacher Steven Hobden	Unit 18 Becklands Park Industrial Estate York Road Market Weighton YO43 3GA 1430338569 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - A Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Sutherland	Sancton Road Market Weighton York North Yorkshire YO43 3DB 1430872330 School Website
The Market Weighton School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Harrison	Spring Road Market Weighton York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 3JF 01430873450 School Website
Holme Upon Spalding Moor Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Steve Woodhouse	High Street Holme-Upon-Spalding Moor York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 4HL 01430860287 School Website
Newbald Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Flintham	Beverley Road North Newbald York East Riding Of Yorkshire YO43 4SQ 01430827612 School Website
North Cave Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Winks	Station Road North Cave Brough HU15 2LA 1430422551 School Website
Newport Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah O'connell	Main Road Newport Brough HU15 2PP 01430440259 School Website
Gilberdyke Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melissa Shirley	Scalby Lane Gilberdyke Brough HU15 2SS 1430440668 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gilberdyke Station Road, Gilberdyke, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2SU 6.23 Miles

Eastrington Station Road, Eastrington, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7PX 6.72 Miles

Broomfleet Broomfleet Car Lane, Broomfleet, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1RQ 7.04 Miles

Saltmarshe Station Road, Laxton, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7TW 9.14 Miles

Brough Station Road, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 9.27 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Class Travel Taxis 01430 427888 Glebe Farm, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4LE 2.11 Miles
Elite Hire 01757 289467 Gribthorpe, Goole, East Riding Of Yorkshire, DN14 7NT 6.13 Miles
Wold Cars 01430 425452 Wesley Close, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2EJ 6.41 Miles
South Cave Taxis 01430 422218 3 Southcote Close, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2BQ 6.54 Miles
Car 9 01759 304999 39 Percy Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2LZ 6.94 Miles
Kilnwick Percy Deluxe Travel 01759 303792 The Dairy, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 1UF 7.12 Miles
Victoria Travel Taxis 01759 306000 11 Orchard Way, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2EH 7.27 Miles
Brantingham Cars 01482 662299 Brantingham Road, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1HX 8.75 Miles
1St Choice Taxis 07906 838555 Hull Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO41 5PF 9.12 Miles
Ferriby Taxis 01482 634775 Railway Station, Brough, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 1DZ 9.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Harswell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Weighton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holme On Spalding Moor Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Road Shiptonthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Street Shiptonthorpe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Everingham Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Londesborough Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaton Ross Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Burnby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bielby Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seaton Ross North End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gale Carr Lane Bielby Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallingfen Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newport Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Market Weighton Group Practice 01430 875353	Wolds House Medforth Street Market Weighton YO43 3FF
Holme-Bubwith Medical Group	The Surgery Rush View Holme-On-Spalding-Moor York North Yorkshire YO43 4BJ
Gilberdyke Health Centre 01430 440225	The Health Centre Thornton Dam Lane Gilberdyke, Brough HU15 2UL
Improved Access 07790 606852	Gilberdyke Health Centre Thornton Dam Lane Brough HU15 2UL
The Ridings Medical Group 01482 668668	The Ridings Medical Group 67 Ferry Road, South Cave Brough East Yorkshire HU15 2JG

Local Stores

Pocklington
63 Market Place
Pocklington
York
East Riding Of Yorkshire
YO42 2AE
01759 302130
Store Website
6.99 miles

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SPAR Scalby Lane
27 Scalby Lane
Gilberdyke
HU15 2UZ
07540738606
Store Website
6.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wicstun Veterinary Hospital
Cavendish Drive Holme Road Market Weighton York North Yorkshire YO43 3GY 01430 873219 marketweighton@wicstunvets.co.uk Website 1.79 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Market Weighton / Swanvale Veterinary Centre
York Road Market Weighton North Yorkshire YO43 3EE 01430 872700 market.weighton@medivet.co.uk Website 2.35 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wicstun Veterinary Group
50 Market Place South Cave Brough Hull East Yorkshire HU15 2AT 01430 423492 Website 6.46 miles
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Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic
88 Kilnwick Road Pocklington York North Yorkshire YO42 2JZ 01759 307500 office@battleflatts.co.uk 7.02 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wicstun Veterinary Group
45 George Street Pocklington York North Yorkshire YO42 2DH 01759 304977 Website 7.13 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A End Cottage Veterinary Clinic
Boothferry Road Howden Goole East Yorkshire DN14 7TA 01430 431758 endcottagevets@gmail.com Website 9.07 miles
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Local Dog Walks

South Cave Countryside
Lovely Walk Up Hills But There Can Be Sheep About So Sometimes Need To Keep Dog On A Lead. Around A Mile Or Two Long So A Lovely, Shortish Walk. 3A Market Pl South Cave Brough HU15 2BS 6.54 miles Not A Well Known Walk, Only Locals Are Really Familiar With It. Depending On Which Way You Drive Into South Cave, You’Ll Either Come Across It On Your Right Or Drive Through South Cave, Continue Up The Hill And It’S On The Left. Parking Is On A Hill (Gravel Parking-Not On Road). You Park There And Follow The Path At The Side. As You Walk Down, You Should See A Little Gate On Your Left, Walk Down To It And Follow You’Re On Route. At The End Of The Field, You Can Go Either Way

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Eastrington Ponds Nature Reserve
Walk Around Ponds With A Meadow, Wooded Area And Disused Railway Line. Takes About 30-40 Mins To Stroll Around With The Dog, And Meadow Area Is Enclosed, So Is Good For Letting Dog Off Lead. Mostly Flat But Not Wheelchair Friendly. 6 Howden Rd Eastrington Goole DN14 7PN 6.93 miles

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Nut Wood Raywell
Woodland Walk, You Can Take The Walk Longer Down Tracks Out The Woodland. Lots Of Birds, Squirrels. Always Friendly Dog Walkers And Other Dogs But Never Crowded. Beautiful, Peaceful Walk. Riplingham Rd Hull Lancashire HU10 7TT 10.10 miles Roadside Parking Opposite Raywell House (You Will Usually See Cars Parked Up).

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Wheldrake Woods
A Very Picturesque Dog Friendly Walk. There Are A Number Of Different Circular Walks, The Main Path Is Wide With A Number Of Side Paths To Venture Off Into The Woods A Little More. There Are Route For Horses So Something To Watch Out For With The Dogs. Parking Is Available In The Woods, Just Follow The Single Road Down - Broad Highway. Wheldrake Wood Lancashire 13.07 miles

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Hagg Wood
A Lovely Wood To Walk Through. Can Be Muddy And Flooded If It Has Rained Recently. Connected To Route 66 Cycle Way That Goes From York City. Hagg Wood Can Be Accessed From Dunnington By Walking Along Intake Lane (Where There Is Some Free Parking) Or From Hagg Lane (Again There’S Free Parking) Hagg Wood Parking Hagg Ln York Lancashire YO19 5PE 13.36 miles

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Humber Bridge Nature Reserve
Well Maintained Walk Through Woods And Open Land. Good Paths. Dogs Allowed Off Leads. Bins, Picnic Benches And A Small Lake. 1.5 Mile Walk If You Walk Along The Perimeter. Avoid Saturdays 9-10Am When Large Number Of Runners Meet For A Park Run. Good Parking (Free) In The Humber Bridge Car Park. Access To The Humber Estuary Foreshore &Amp; Country Park In Restaurant And Pub Where You Can Eat Inside Or Overlooking The Estuary. Humber Bridge Hessle HU13 0ER 13.40 miles Under The Humber Bridge. Nearest Town Hessle

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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