Gribthorpe

Gribthorpe is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) north-east of Selby and 5 miles (8 km) north of Howden.

Gribthorpe
Gribthorpe
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire
OS grid referenceSE760355
 London160 mi (260 km) S
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGOOLE
Postcode districtDN14
Dialling code01757
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament

Gribthorpe forms part of the civil parish of Foggathorpe.

The road to Gribthorpe

In 1823 Gribthorpe (also known as Gripthorpe), was in the civil parish of Bubwith and the Wapentake of Harthill. Population at the time, which included Willitoft, was 145, with occupations including four farmers.[1]

References

  1. Baines, Edward (1823): History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, p. 211
  • Gazetteer – AZ of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 6.


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