Laytham

Laytham is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Howden town centre and 3 miles (5 km) west of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor.

Laytham

View of farm at Laytham
Laytham
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire
OS grid referenceSE748395
 London165 mi (266 km) S
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townYORK
Postcode districtYO42
Dialling code01757
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament

There is currently 1 working farm and approximately 10 houses. Some are being built on an old farm.

Laytham forms part of the civil parish of Foggathorpe.

In 1823 Laytham was in the parish of Aughton and the Wapentake of Harthill. Occupations included seven farmers, with a gentleman in residence.[1]

References

  1. Baines, Edward (1823): History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, p. 362
  • Gazetteer AZ of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 7.


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