Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
| Brough | |
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Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire | |
Brough Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE942266 |
| • London | 155 mi (249 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROUGH |
| Postcode district | HU15 |
| Dialling code | 01482 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Brough (/ˈbrʌf/ BRUF, locally /ˈbrʊf/) is a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Elloughton-cum-Brough with the neighbouring village of Elloughton. Brough is situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds and the town serves as a gateway to the rolling hills of the Wolds. The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail also passes by the eastern end of Brough. Brough has a long association with BAE Systems. Brough has been recognised as one of the most desirable and affluent places to live in Yorkshire, with a rising affluent population and a growing reputation for prestige, quality of life, and thriving communities such as Elloughton-cum-Brough In Bloom.