Charles Appleton (15 May 1844 – 26 February 1925) was an English amateur cricketer, who played three matches of first-class cricket for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1885, which happened to comprise three of Yorkshire's heaviest defeats.
In his six first-class innings he scored 56 runs, with a best of 18, at an average of 11.20.
He did not bowl or take a catch.
He played against Surrey, an 'All England XI' and Kent, all the matches being held at Bramall Lane, Sheffield.
He is notable for making his first-class debut at the advanced age of 41.