Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, England

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Market Weighton is a small town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is in the East Yorkshire Wolds, about midway between Hull and York. The town has a population of around 5,200 people (2012 estimate).

Guide to Market Weighton Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Market Weighton that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

High Street, Market Weighton, England
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More on Market Weighton

The history of Market Weighton goes back at the least to the 11th century, as it appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, albeit listed as Wicstun. It was granted is market charter in 1251.

Market Weighton was home to William Bradley (1787-1820), better known as the Yorkshire Giant, who at 7 feet 9 inches, was the tallest recorded British man.

All Saints Church, Market Weighton
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Visiting Market Weighton

Take the A1(M) motorway until Exit 47, then continue east on the A59 to York. From York, continue east on the A1079 (Hull Road) until you reach Market Weighton.

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