Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.991, -0.646 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 88 55 |
| Population: | 342 |
| Dialling code: | 01759 (Pocklington) |
Huggate is a small village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, set on the rolling chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds. The surrounding landscape gives long views and a patchwork of arable and pasture land, popular with walkers and cyclists; agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns for work and services.
The village keeps a traditional rural character with a parish church, village hall and a local pub at its heart, and community events and country pursuits play an important social role. The Wolds around Huggate show long human occupation and distinctive chalk grassland habitats, so it’s a quiet place with a strong local identity typical of rural East Riding of Yorkshire life.
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