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

WELTON:
Geographical and Historical information from the year 1868.

"WELTON, a parish in the wapentake of Howdenshire, East Riding county York, 3 miles S.E. of South Cave, and 1¼ mile W. of Ferriby railway station. It is situated near the river Humber, and contains the chapelry of Melton. Bricks and tiles are made. The soil is wold and clay, upon a subsoil of chalk and clay. The living is a vicarage* in the diocese of York, value with the curacy of Melton, £500, in the patronage of the crown. The church of St. Helen is said to have been built in the reign of William Rufus. The Wesleyans have a chapel, and there is a National school. The charities produce £15 per annum."

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"MELTON, a township in the parish of Welton, in the wapentake of Howdenshire, East Riding county York, 1¼ mile from Ferriby railway station, and 4 miles S.E. of South Cave. Brough is its post town. It is situated near the river Humber and Selby railway. The soil consists of mould, chalk, and clay. There are brick and tile kilns. The living is a vicarage annexed to that of Welton, in the diocese of York. There is an infant school. Mrs. R. Whitaker is lady of the manor."

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