Welcome to Scorton.com in our 12th year!!  We were the first village in the county of North Yorkshire, England to become a part of the Information Superhighway with its own dedicated Web site back in 1997.   Its aim is to promote our history and help increase the awareness of our local businesses and facilities.

This site will be used as the central point for news and information within the village.  In addition to this, all newspaper articles and local reports about Scorton are published on the 'News' section.

The Village

Scorton is a small village situated in North Yorkshire, England, about three miles from Catterick Bridge which is home to one of the country's most famous racecourses.

The name 'Scorton' is believed to date from Anglo-Saxon times and is thought to mean 'Short Tun', as opposed the nearby village of Langton or 'Long Tun'.

The main feature of our village is its raised green - one of only two in England.  During the summer months, the green is venue to local cricket matches held between one of the village's two cricket teams and their local rivals.   The green is also host to our annual festival or feast, the roots of which are believed to date back as far as 1257.

Parish Council

The Parish Council in Scorton is made up of 6 elected members and a clerk.  The Council members are elected every 4 years and anyone who lives or works in the Parish is eligible.  The next election is due in May 2011.   Meetings are held every month (usually the last Wednesday in the month) in the War Memorial Institute and are open to all.  The Parish Council voices an opinion about local matters and is responsible for the upkeep of the village green and the surrounding areas.

Chairman:  Fiona Hurwood-Foster

Vice-chairman: John Yorke 

The Clerk to the Parish Council is: Mrs Vicki Raven

Southside
Richmond
North Yorkshire

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