Burstwick
Burstwick | |
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![]() Burstwick Village Hall | |
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
Population | 1,924 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | TA227280 |
• London | 155 mi (249 km) S |
Civil parish |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HULL |
Postcode district | HU12 |
Dialling code | 01964 |
Police | Humberside |
Fire | Humberside |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
UK Parliament | |
Burstwick is a village and civil parish in the Holderness region of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated about 8 miles (13 km) east of Hull city centre. It lies on the B1362 road.
History
Burstwick is described as a caput, or principal residence, in the Honour of Holderness,[2] and is listed in the Domesday survey as one of twelve linked manors.[3]
Community
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Burstwick is a few miles from the local market town of Hedon and the villages of Keyingham and Thorngumbald.
According to the 2011 UK census, Burstwick parish had a population of 1,924,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,813.[4]
Burstwick was served from 1854 to 1964 by Burstwick railway station on the Hull and Holderness Railway.[5]
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Some low-lying parts of Burstwick were affected by the June 2007 floods which hit most of the county. Several properties were vacated while repair work took place.[6]
Burstwick's church is All Saints', which was designated a Grade I listed building in 1966 and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England.[7] There is also a Methodist church.
To the north-west of the village is the site of Burstwick Castle which is an ancient scheduled monument.[8]
Amenities
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Burstwick contains a public house, the Hare and Hounds, a village shop and post office, and a fish and chip shop, all situated on the main street. Village businesses and services include a petrol station. An 18-hole golf course is 1 mile (1.6 km) away.
The local primary school is Burstwick Community Primary School.[9]
References
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Burstwick Parish (1170211154)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ English, B., The Lords of Holderness, 1086–1260: A Study in Feudal Society, Oxford, 1979
- ^ Powell-Smith, Anna. "Burstwick - Domesday Book".
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Burstwick Parish (1543504201)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- ^ Woods, Judith (5 July 2007). "Hull: forgotten after the floods". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1366240)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ Historic England. "Burstwick Castle (1003467)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Burstwick Community Primary School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 4.
External links
Media related to Burstwick at Wikimedia Commons
- Burstwick in the Domesday Book
- Burstwick Parish Council
- Burstwick United - A recent addition to the community after recent events which led to flooding.