Richmond, Yorkshire

Richmond is a historic market town in the North Riding of Yorkshire in northern England, United Kingdom. Situated on the River Swale, it is perhaps best known for its 11th-century Norman castle and the local myth of the drummer-boy.

Name

The place-name "Richmond" is named for Richemont in Normandy, France. Prior to which, the Yorkshire place-name appears to have been known as Hindrelag, which was its name in the Domesday Book (1086). The Yorkshire place-name in turn gave rise to Richmond in Surrey (within the London built-up area) and, either directly or indirectly via the Surrey place-name, over 55 place-names worldwide, including Richmond, Virginia (named for the Surrey Richmond).

Administration

Richmond has been administered by North Yorkshire Council, a unitary authority, since 2023.