Extraparochial, Yorkshire, England. Geographical and Historical information from 1868.

EXTRAPAROCHIAL:
Geographical and Historical information from the year 1868.

"EXTRAPAROCHIAL, a parish in the wapentake of Extra-parochial."

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"ARGAM, (or Ergham) an extra-parochial place, which was at one time a parish, in the wapentake of Dickering, in the East Riding of the county of York, 4 miles to the N.W. of Bridlington. The living is a rectory in the diocese of York, value £21, in the patronage of C. Grimston, Esq. The church, which was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, has long been ruined."

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"BRINDLEYS, an extra-parochial liberty in the wapentake of Harthill, East Riding of the county of York, 3 miles to the N. of Howden."

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"CHEAPSIDES, an extra-parochial place in the wapentake of Howdenshire, and union of Howden, in the East Riding of the county of York, about 7 miles from Howden."

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"GARRISON SIDE, an extra-parochial place in Kingston-upon-Hull, East Riding county York, in the vicinity of Hull."

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"HALTEMPRICE FARM, an extra-parochial place adjoining the parish of Cottingham, East Riding county York, 4 miles N. W. of Hull."

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"KIRKHAM, an extra-parochial place in the wapentake of Buckrose, East Riding county York, 6 miles S.W. of New Malton. It is situated on the river Derwent. The York and Scarborough railway passes through it, and has a station near the village, which contains only three houses. There are ruins of an Austin priory founded in 1121 by Walter d'Espec and his wife. The Gothic tower was blown down in 1784, but the portions which remain present a beautiful specimen of the pointed style of architecture. They comprise a gateway, with richly carved ornaments, and two magnificently formed windows with trefoil heads and beautiful tracing. Some portions of the cloisters and walls are still standing. The revenue of the priory at the Dissolution was estimated at £300 15s. 6d. The land is entirely owned by E. C. Taylor, Esq."

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"LITTLE KELK, an extra-parochial place in the wapentake of Dickering, East Riding county York, 6 miles N.E. of Driffield. The village is wholly agricultural."

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"NEW VILLAGE, an extra-parochial place in the Hunsley-Beacon division of Harthill wapentake, East Riding county York, 2 miles S.W. of North Cave."

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"SUNK ISLAND, an extra-parochial place in the S. division of Holderness wapentake, East Riding county York, 5 miles N. of Ottringham, its post town. This island, which has been gradually recovered from the Humber, first appeared above water in 1630, when it was two miles from the opposite shore, and comprised only 800 acres, but now contains above 6,400 acres, and is connected with the shore by a bridge. The soil consists of warp, with a sandy subsoil. Above 4,000 acres are arable, and the remainder meadow and pasture, all in a high state of cultivation. It has a small harbour called Stone Creek. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of York, value £250, in the patronage of the Lord Chancellor. The church was erected in 1800, and stands near the centre of the island. There is a school for both sexes, endowed by the crown with an annuity of £25. The Wesleyans have a chapel."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2013