Colton, Leeds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colton |
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 The Old Village: on the junction of Meynell Road and Park Road, South Colton |
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 Colton
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| OS grid reference | SE367329 |
| • London | 168 mi (270 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LEEDS |
| Postcode district | LS15 |
| Dialling code | 0113 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Colton is a lively area located in the eastern part of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It's nestled between several other communities. These include Cross Gates to the north and Halton to the west. Just south of Colton, you'll find the historic Temple Newsam estate.
This area is part of the Temple Newsam ward within Leeds City Council. It also falls under the Leeds East area for the UK Parliament. A small estate called Whitkirk Lane End is often seen as part of Colton. This is because it's close to Colton Road and separated from Whitkirk by Selby Road.
What's in a Name? The History of Colton
The name Colton first appeared in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was spelled Coletun. The name comes from Old English, which is a very early form of the English language.
The first part of the name, Cola, was a personal name. It was a nickname that meant 'coal'. This might have been used for someone with black hair or a dark complexion. The second part, tūn, meant 'estate' or 'farm'. So, the name Colton once meant 'Cola's estate' or 'Cola's farm'.
Exploring Colton: Homes and Green Spaces
Colton is mostly made up of quiet streets called cul-de-sacs. These are roads that only have one way in and out. There are also small paths and alleys connecting different parts of the area. You can find many types of homes here. These include detached houses, semi-detached houses, terraced houses, and flats.
Colton is about 4 miles east of Leeds city centre. It's also close to major roads like the A63 and the M1 motorway. The Leeds Outer Ring Road also ends in Colton. Buses serve the area, making it easy to get around. For example, the number 19A bus goes to and from the city centre regularly.
At the heart of Colton, there's a great cricket club. It has a bar, a cricket pitch, and two tennis courts. There's also a crown green bowling club and a football pitch. While much of Colton has been built on, these green spaces are still important. The Colton Methodist Church is located in the older part of the village.
Colton's Young Football Stars
Colton is proud to have some very promising young football teams. These teams are growing and developing their skills. The funding for these teams comes from the Colton Club.
The football teams are available for players of all ages, right up to the Under 18s. After that, players can join the Colton Open Age team. There is also a girls' football team that welcomes players of all ages.
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