Parish in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.949, -0.677 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 86 51 |
| Dialling code: | 01759 (Pocklington) |
Warter is a small village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, set in the rolling chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds and not far from the market town of Pocklington and the centre of Beverley. It is largely agricultural, with arable and livestock farming shaping the patchwork of fields; the quiet lanes, hedgerows and areas of chalk grassland make it attractive to walkers and wildlife enthusiasts.
The parish’s history is tied to the site of Warter Priory, where a medieval foundation and later country estate left their mark, and a modest parish church and scattered historic buildings reflect that past. Today it retains a close-knit rural community character, balancing estate and farm management with occasional local events and an interest in conservation and countryside recreation.
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