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Allerthorpe
Population220 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceSE784474
• London170 mi (270 km) S
Civil parish
  • Allerthorpe
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townYORK
Postcode districtYO42
Dialling code01759
PoliceHumberside
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AmbulanceYorkshire
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Allerthorpe is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south-west from the town of Pocklington.

The civil parish is formed by the village of Allerthorpe and the hamlet of Waplington. According to the 2011 UK census, Allerthorpe parish had a population of 220,[1] a slight reduction from the 2001 UK census figure of 223.[2] The parish covers an area of 969.217 hectares (2,394.99 acres).[3]

St Botolph's Church, Allerthorpe

Allerthorpe has a public house cum restaurant, The Plough Inn, an 18 hole golf course and a lake used for water sports and fishing. Allerthorpe Common, to the west of the village, has a nature reserve.

Allerthorpe's Victorian Grade II listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Botolph.[4]

The K6 telephone box on Main Street is Grade II listed.[5]

Thomas Cooke, the machinist and optical instrument maker, was born here.[6] There is a memorial stone to him near the church gate and a blue plaque was unveiled in the village hall in 2009.[7]

William Dewsbury the Quaker minister was born in the village.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics: Area: Allerthorpe CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  2. ^ "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Allerthorpe CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 14 May 2008.
  3. ^ "2001 Census Area Profile" (PDF). East Riding of Yorkshire County Council. 2004. Retrieved 10 April 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Botolph (1083874)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  5. ^ Historic England. "K6 telephone kiosk (1261988)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  6. ^ Clerke, A M (2004). "Cooke, Thomas (1807–1868)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 8 December 2009.(subscription or UK public library membership required)
  7. ^ "Blue plaque for Allerthorpe's most famous son". Driffield Times & Post. 31 July 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  8. ^ Gill, Catie (2004). "Dewsbury, William (c.1621–1688)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 26 February 2013.(subscription or UK public library membership required)
  • Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 3.
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