Slingsby, York, YO62 4AX

Slingsby, North Yorkshire, is a village and civil parish located in the northern part of England. It lies six miles (10 km) west of Malton on the B1257 road, placing it within easy reach of the larger market town while retaining a distinctly rural character. At the 2001 Census the village had a population, though the exact figure is not provided here. The historical record notes Sir Henry Slingsby of Scriven, who lived from 1602 to 1658, as a notable resident. He was a landowner, politician and soldier who served in the House of Commons at various times between 1625 and 1642 and was a Royalist during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. His legacy is part of the local heritage, reflecting the village’s long-standing connection to the broader history of North Yorkshire.