Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.843, -0.634 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 89 39 |
| Population: | 286 |
| Dialling code: | 01430 (Market Weighton) |
Sancton is a small village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, set on the northern edge of the rolling Yorkshire Wolds where chalk hills give way to arable farmland and quiet lanes. The settlement retains a historic, rural character with older cottages and farmsteads and sits close to Market Weighton, with larger centres such as York and Hull within easy driving distance.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural with some residents commuting to nearby towns, and village life tends to be community‑focused with occasional fêtes and activities in a village hall; the area is also popular with walkers and riders exploring the countryside and lesser‑known historic connections of the Wolds.
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