GRIMSTON, a township in that part of the parish of KIRKBY-WHARF which is in the upper division of the wapentake of BARKSTONE-ASH, West riding of the county of YORK, 1 mile (S.) from Tadcaster, containing 62 inhabitants. A school has been established and endowed by Lady Howden, for children of both sexes, who are also clothed once a year.