Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.099, -0.77 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 80 67 |
| Dialling code: | 01653 (Malton) |
Langton is a small, rural civil parish in North Yorkshire, set on the rolling foothills of the Yorkshire Wolds and within easy reach of the market town of Malton. The landscape is typical of the area: arable fields, hedgerows and quiet lanes, with views across the Wolds and a scattering of stone cottages and farmsteads rather than a dense settlement centre.
Locally the economy is still largely agricultural, although many households commute to York and other nearby towns for work. The parish has a long rural history reflected in its older buildings and church, and it sustains a small, close‑knit community with parish meetings and occasional village events; the countryside also draws walkers and visitors interested in rural heritage and peaceful landscapes.