Skelton-in-Cleveland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Skelton-in-Cleveland
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 Junction of High Street and Marske Lane |
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 Skelton-in-Cleveland
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| Population | 6,535 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | NZ655189 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SALTBURN-BY-THE-SEA |
| Postcode district | TS12 |
| Dialling code | 01287 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Skelton-in-Cleveland, or simply Skelton, is a small market town in North Yorkshire, England. It is located at the foot of the Cleveland Hills. The town is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Middlesbrough. Skelton is part of the Redcar and Cleveland area.
Skelton includes several smaller areas. These are North Skelton, Skelton Green, and New Skelton. The town was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. This old book recorded taxes collected across England. Skelton Castle was built in the 12th century by the de Brus (Bruce) family. Skelton became a town because it was given a special permission, called a market charter, to hold markets.
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Population of Skelton
In 2011, the population of the Skelton area was 6,535 people. This number comes from the 2011 census.
All Saints' Churches
Skelton has two churches named All Saints'. One is an older church, and the other is newer.
Old All Saints' Church
The Old All Saints' Church is a very old church. It was built in the 1700s. It sits in a park with views of Skelton Castle. You can see old gravestones in the churchyard. Some even have skull-and-crossbones designs. The church was mostly rebuilt in 1785. It stands on a spot where two other churches were built before it.
Inside, the pulpit and seating are from the 1785 rebuilding. There are also some older stone carvings on a remaining medieval wall. The outside walls have a special pattern called herringbone tooling. This was a common style in the area.
New All Saints' Church
A new All Saints' Church was built in 1884. It is on the other side of the main street. R.J. Johnston from Newcastle designed it. This church is made of cut sandstone. It has plain clay tile roofs.
After the new church was built, the old church became unused. It is now looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust. Both churches are important historical buildings.
Education
Skelton Primary School is the only school in the town. It teaches students from 3 to 11 years old.
Local Media
People in Skelton get their news and TV from different places.
Television and Radio
Local TV signals come from BBC North East and Cumbria and ITV Tyne Tees. These signals are sent from the Bilsdale or Pontop Pike TV towers.
Local radio stations include BBC Radio Tees, Capital North East, and Heart North East. You can also listen to Smooth North East, Hits Radio Teesside, Greatest Hits Radio Teesside, and Zetland FM. Zetland FM is a radio station for the local community.
Newspapers
The town is served by local newspapers. These include The Northern Echo and Teesside Live.
Sports in Skelton
Skelton has a cricket club called Skelton Castle Cricket Club. They play in the Langbaurgh cricket league. Their home ground is called Old Dog Kennels. You can get there from the A174. Skelton United is the town's football club. They have teams for young players from under 7s to under 16s.
Local Shops and Services
Skelton's main street has many small shops and cafes. There is also a Co-operative Food store. You can find several pubs around Skelton. On the edge of town, there is a retail area. This area has more shops and restaurants.
Famous People from Skelton
Frank Wild, a famous polar explorer, was born in Skelton-in-Cleveland in 1873. He was a very important helper to Ernest Shackleton on his expeditions to the South Pole. In 2016, a statue of Frank Wild was put up in Skelton-in-Cleveland to honor him.
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Skelton Fire Station
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New housing in Skelton
