Ward in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.685, -0.901 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 72 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01405 (Goole) |
The ward sits in the southern part of the East Riding of Yorkshire, centred on the market town of Snaith and the riverside villages of Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland. It occupies low-lying ground where the River Aire approaches the River Ouse, and the landscape is dominated by drained marshes, ditches and arable fields that support varied wetland birdlife.
Snaith traces medieval roots and still shows that heritage in its parish church and older buildings, while the smaller villages keep village halls, pubs and community clubs at their heart. The local economy mixes farming with commuting to nearby centres such as Goole and Hull, and the rivers and towpaths attract anglers, walkers and wildlife-watchers, giving the area a quietly rural, community-focused character.
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