Historical Geography information for Pickering, Yorkshire, England
| Place Name | Pickering |
| Description | Pickering is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, on the border of the North York Moors National Park. According to legend the town was founded by King Peredurus around 270BC; however, the town as it exists today is of medieval origin. According to the Domesday Book there was enough arable land for 27 ploughs, meadows and extensive woodlands. In 1267 the manor, castle and forest of Pickering were given by Henry III to his youngest son, Edmund. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Pickering |
| County | Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93276 |
| DateUpdated | 7/8/2013 8:09:55 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092361 |
British Surname Clusters | Fletcher | Fletcher |