Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.904, -1.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 51 45 |
Catterton is a very small, rural civil parish in North Yorkshire, sitting in the open agricultural country between the market towns of Wetherby and Tadcaster. The landscape is dominated by mixed arable and pasture fields, scattered farmsteads and quiet lanes rather than a single nucleated village, making it a typically tranquil corner of the Yorkshire countryside.
Historically the area bears the imprint of long‑established farming patterns and field boundaries, with a few older buildings and lanes hinting at medieval origins and its connections to the old West Riding. Economically and socially it is still largely shaped by agriculture, with residents relying on nearby towns for shops and services; its low population and rural character make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter rural life close to larger centres.