Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.99, -0.912 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SE 71 55 |
| Population: | 3,528 |
Stamford Bridge is a small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, lying on the banks of the River Derwent a few miles east of York. Its modest stone bridge and riverside setting give it a picturesque, rural feel amid arable farmland and hedgerow country, popular with walkers and people exploring the Vale of York.
Despite its size the village is best known for the nearby Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, a key moment in English history that draws history enthusiasts and occasional guided walks; locally the economy remains largely agricultural with a small service and tourism sector and a tightâknit community centred on the village hall, pub and riverside amenities.
YO41 1PP, YO41 1PT, YO41 1BD, YO41 1BN, YO41 1FH, YO41 1BL, YO41 1BP, YO41 1DS, YO41 1BT, YO41 1SR