Huntington, North Yorkshire facts for kids
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| Population | 12,108 (ward. 2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE556540 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO31, YO32 |
| Dialling code | 01904 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Huntington is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the City of York area. The village is located on the River Foss, just north of the city of York. It is also south of another village called Strensall.
Huntington was once part of the North Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 1996, it was part of the Ryedale district. Since 1996, it has been part of the City of York local government area. In 2011, about 12,108 people lived in Huntington.
The land in Huntington is mostly flat. The highest point is only about 64 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The village covers about 4,800 acres (19 square kilometers). It stretches about 4 miles (6 km) from north to south and 3 miles (5 km) from east to west.
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History of Huntington
There has been a church in Huntington, called All Saints, since 1086. Originally, the parish of Huntington included three villages: Towthorpe, Earswick, and Huntington itself. A small area called West Huntington was also part of the village.
Huntington is special because its main area and church are separated by the River Foss. In the Middle Ages, the part of Huntington east of the River Foss was part of the Forest of Galtres. This was a large royal forest used for hunting, located northeast of York. This forest was officially ended in 1629.
Huntington remained a very small village until the late 1800s. By 1901, only about 630 people lived there. The village began to grow around 1870–1880. This was due to the building of nearby New Earswick and the opening of Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Strensall.
More growth happened in the 1930s with new housing plans. This turned Huntington into a suburban area of York. The village had little damage during Second World War. After the war, more houses were built along Huntington and Strensall Road. The growth to the north stopped when the York ring road was built.
Most of the land that was once West Huntington is now a separate parish called New Earswick. In 1991, Huntington's old village, including All Saints' Church, became a conservation area. This means it is protected for its historical importance. Today, Huntington is mostly a town-like area. New houses are being built because there is a shortage of homes in York. Also, the local secondary school, Huntington School, is very popular.
Huntington used to have a train station called Earswick railway station. It was on the York to Beverley Line and operated from 1847 to 1965.
Economy and Shops
Local Shops and Services
Huntington has many useful local services. These include a post office, a newsagent, a grocer, a butcher, and a pharmacy. There are also two pubs, called the Hogshead and The Blacksmiths Arms. The village also has some small industrial businesses, like car garages.
Several community halls offer places for local groups to meet. The Monks Cross Shopping Centre is a large retail area. It has many well-known chain stores and three supermarkets.
Businesses and Work
A newer shopping area is the Vangarde Shopping Park. It has three big new shops, along with many cafes and restaurants. Next to it is an industrial estate. This area provides jobs in finance and services. It is also home to the main UK office and factory for Portakabin Ltd. This company is part of the Shepherd Building Group.
Public Transport
After the train station closed in the 1960s, Huntington has been served by local buses. The main bus company is First York. As of September 2015, several bus routes serve Huntington. These routes connect the village to the city of York and other nearby areas.
- 5/5A (Orange Line) Strensall – City – Acomb
- 9 (Silver Line) Monks Cross Park & Ride – City
- 12 (Pink Line) Foxwood – City – Monks Cross
- 13 (Brown Line) Copmanthorpe - City - Haxby (Monday – Saturday only)
- 14 Foxwood – City – Haxby
- 16A Acomb – Hamilton Drive – City – Elmfield Ave (Sunday only)
- 20 Acomb – Clifton Moor – Monks Cross – University
- 99 Monks Cross P&R – Monks Cross Shops
- 180/181 York – Sheriff Hutton – Castle Howard
Churches in Huntington
All Saints' Church is located in the countryside between Huntington and New Earswick. It is on Church Lane, near the Old Village in Huntington. The church is right next to the River Foss. It is a popular place for special events like weddings and baptisms. The churchyard is well-kept and attractive. There is a large car park nearby, which local residents use for walks along the river.
St Andrew's Church is home to a lively Christian community. Its building is on Huntington Road, close to the Link Road. This road connects Huntington to New Earswick. The church is near Huntington Secondary School. It is also opposite the New Earswick bowls club and the Hogshead pub. The building has a hall used by many youth and community groups during the week. It also hosts the Ladybirds Nursery School and a dance school. There is a large scout hut behind the church. With an active church community, the site is busy seven days a week. The church has recently been updated to better serve the community. This included adding a new kitchen, office space, and better access to the hall and church buildings.
Both All Saints' and St Andrew's churches are part of "Churches Together in Huntington and New Earswick." This group also includes Huntington Methodist Church, New Earswick Methodist Church, St Paulinus' Catholic Church, and the New Earswick Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Education
Huntington Primary Academy is a large local primary school. It has about 400 students. Most children from the village go to this school. However, Huntington Primary also welcomes many children from nearby villages. Yearsley Grove Primary is another primary school in the area, also with around 400 students.
Huntington School is a mixed secondary school. It is a technology college with about 1,500 students. The current headteacher of the school is Matt Smith.
Sport
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Huntington used to have the Huntington Stadium. This was a multi-purpose sports facility. It was mainly the home of the York City Knights rugby team. Next to the stadium was York WaterWorld. Both were closed in 2014 to prepare for building the York Community Stadium. WaterWorld was taken down, and Huntington Stadium was rebuilt to a higher standard.
The new community stadium is now home to both the York City Knights and the York City F.C. football team. The football team moved from their old ground, Bootham Crescent. That site will be used for new houses.
A new athletics track was built at the University of York. This replaced the track at Huntington. The City of York Athletics Club moved from Huntington to the university. The old stadium had an athletics track around its main playing area. It also had a small area for sports like hammer throwing, shot put, and discus. The stadium had floodlights for night events. It had a main stand with seats and a covered standing area on the opposite side.
In 2015, a community archaeology project took place. The York Archaeological Trust led this project. They explored the site of a Roman Marching Camp. The local community project, "Dig York Stadium," created a historical record of the site.
Demolition of Huntington Stadium began on June 19, 2015. The project faced delays in 2016 due to a legal challenge. There were more delays in 2020 because required test events could not happen. This was both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the LNER Community Stadium complex opened in 2021. It was also a host stadium for the 2021 Women's Rugby League World Cup.
See also
In Spanish: Huntington (ciudad de York) para niños
