Humbleton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Hull city centre.
| Humbleton | |
|---|---|
 St Peter's Church, Humbleton | |
  Humbleton Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 208 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TA227345 |
| • 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 | HU11 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Overview edit
The civil parish is formed by the villages of Humbleton and Flinton.
According to the 2011 UK census, Humbleton parish had a population of 208,[1] a reduction of one on the 2001 UK census figure.[2]
The parish church of St Peter is a Grade I listed building.[3]
Humbleton has a cricket field.
In 1823 inhabitants in the village numbered 136. Occupations included three farmers, a shoemaker, a tailor, a carpenter and a blacksmith. A carrier operated between the village and Hull on Tuesdays and Fridays. There was a public school for poor parish children, the school teacher receiving a salary of 21 shillings. The parish is the birthplace of Admiral John Storr.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Humbleton Parish (1170211206)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Humbleton Parish (00FB077)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of Saint Peter (1216050)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Baines, Edward (1823). History, Directory & Gazetteer of the County of York. p. 225. ISBN 1230139141.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 7.
External links edit
Media related to Humbleton, East Riding of Yorkshire at Wikimedia Commons
- Humbleton in the Domesday Book
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