East Cowton is a village and civil parish in the district of Hambleton in North Yorkshire, England. It is 7 miles north west of the county town of Northallerton.
The etymology of the village name is a combination of the Old English words of co and ton meaning Cow farm. The East is to distinguish it from other Cowtons in the area. The village used to be known as "Long Cowton" and before that "Magna Cowton".
The aim of this site is to give anyone with an interest a 'flavour' of the village and to provide links to those related amenities and organisations which might be of interest.
The etymology of the village name is a combination of the Old English words of co and ton meaning Cow farm. The East is to distinguish it from other Cowtons in the area. The village used to be known as "Long Cowton" and before that "Magna Cowton".
The aim of this site is to give anyone with an interest a 'flavour' of the village and to provide links to those related amenities and organisations which might be of interest.