Cliffe Common, Selby, YO8 6EF

Cliffe Common, also known simply as Cliffe, is a small village and civil parish situated in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the East Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, it became part of the Selby District of the shire county of North Yorkshire from 1974 until the district’s abolition in 2023, when North Yorkshire became a unitary authority. The village’s character is that of a traditional rural settlement, with a small population and a close-knit community. Its designation as a civil parish indicates a degree of local governance and community involvement. Residents and visitors can expect a peaceful countryside environment, typical of the North Yorkshire region, and the locality’s inclusion in the YO 8 postal district places it within the broader Selby area for postal and administrative purposes. The village’s history and administrative changes reflect the evolving local government structure in northern England over the past several decades.