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Watton, East Riding of Yorkshire

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is primarily of 15th century construction but some 13th century materials remain, while the south porch, and north vestry are dated 1859. The parapet to tower is 20th century.
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Near to the priory is the Church of St Mary which was designated a Grade I
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Monegunda is a female name meaning "overprotective" and was known from
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that took place in Watton. It is also the setting for the 12th-century
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the civil parish of Watton had a population of 259, an increase on the
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The origin of the word Watton is uncertain, but suggestions include:
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Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England
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The concise Oxford dictionary of English place-names
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Index

Watton is located in East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire
2011 census
OS grid reference
TA016501
Civil parish
Unitary authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Ceremonial county
East Riding of Yorkshire
Region
Yorkshire and the Humber
Country
England
Sovereign state
Post town
Postcode district
YO25
Dialling code
Police
Humberside
Fire
Humberside
Ambulance
Yorkshire
UK Parliament
East Yorkshire
UK
England
Yorkshire

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