Knedlington is a small hamlet

Hamlet (place)

A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...

 located in the East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire

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, England

England

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 and forms part of the civil parish of Asselby

Asselby

Asselby is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is located in the south-west of the county, north of the River Ouse.It is situated approximately west of the market town of Howden....

. It is situated approximately 1 miles (1.6 km) west of the market town

Market town

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 of Howden

Howden

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 and lies to the west of the B1228 road. Despite having scenic views over countryside, it is only a short drive to the M62 motorway

M62 motorway

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, providing transport links to the surrounding area.
Knedlington is home to Knedlington Manor and Knedlington Hall, along with beautiful woodland.