Harome

Harome is a small village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England, around 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of the market town of Helmsley, and 24 miles (39 km) north-east of York. The village has a population of 261 people according to the 2011 UK census, and a total land area of 102,680 square feet (9,539 m2). It is situated to the east of the River Riccal. It was part of the Ryedale district between 1974 and 2023. It is now administered by North Yorkshire Council. The village has 109 households, with agriculture and retail trade being the two main employers for the residents. The name Harome simply means rocks/stones, and translates from old English meaning a heap of stones.