HolmeonSpaldingMoor

Holme-on-Spalding Moor is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies on Spalding Moor, a flat, agricultural landscape to the east of the Vale of York, positioned between the towns of Pocklington and Market Weighton. The parish comprises the village and surrounding farmland, and it reflects a predominantly rural character.

The name indicates the village’s location on Spalding Moor, and the parish has a long history in the region, with records dating back to medieval times. The local community centers on village life and agriculture, with residents often engaged in farming and commuting to nearby towns for work.

Within the village, residents have access to basic community services, including Holme-on-Spalding Moor Primary School, a parish church, a village hall, and a public house. The surrounding countryside remains mainly agricultural, with hedged fields and open rural scenery typical of the Yorkshire countryside.

Governance in Holme-on-Spalding Moor falls within the East Riding of Yorkshire unitary authority. As a civil parish, it has a parish council that manages local matters and represents the community in wider planning and service provision.

Transport connections are via local roads linking to neighboring settlements, with regional services providing access to larger towns for shopping, education, and rail links. The village forms part of the network of small rural communities that characterise the eastern Yorkshire countryside.