Atwick
| Atwick | |
|---|---|
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| Population | 318 (2001 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TA190509 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Atwick is a village and civil parish in Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The village is near the North Sea coast, and 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Hornsea on the B1242 road.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Atwick and the hamlet of Skirlington. According to the 2001 UK census, Atwick parish had a population of 318.[1]
World War two
The World War Two defences constructed in and around Atwick have been documented by William Foot. They included a heavy anti-aircraft battery and several pillboxes.[2]
References
- ^ a b "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Atwick CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 14 May 2008.
- ^ Foot 2006, pp. 175–180
Further reading
- Foot, William (2006). Beaches, fields, streets, and hills ... the anti-invasion landscapes of England, 1940. Council for British Archaeology. ISBN 1-902771-53-2.
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