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Hutton Cranswick

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Hutton Cranswick — village in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK.

Hutton Cranswick, towns & cities in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Hutton Cranswick · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hutton Cranswick is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,015 people. Address: YO25. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 53.9586°, -0.4421°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Hull Headwaters SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hutton Cranswick is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) south from Driffield town centre, and on the A164 road. The civil parish is formed by the village of Hutton Cranswick and the hamlets of Rotsea and Sunderlandwick. According to the 2011 UK Census, Hutton Cranswick parish had a population of 2,065, an increase on the 2001 UK Census figure of 2,015.

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Background

History

The name Hutton derives from the Old English hōhtūn meaning 'settlement on a hill spur'. The name Cranswick probably derives from the Old English cranswīc meaning 'crane trading settlement', though it may derive from Cranocswīc meaning 'Cranoc's trading settlement'. Hutton Cranswick is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. Within the village is the remnant of a 13th-century monastic moat beside Sheepman Lane, marking the site of a former Cistercian Grange belonging to Meaux Abbey near Beverley. Less than 1 mi north-west of Hutton are the remnants of Howe Hill Bronze Age round barrow. The 75 ft diameter mound was excavated in 1892. Flint articles were found, and evidence of previous…

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Coordinates
53.9586, -0.4421
Parish
Hutton Cranswick
Postcode
YO25
Parliamentary constituency
Bridlington and The Wolds
Population
2,015
Nearest railway station
Hutton Cranswick0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hutton Cranswick?
Hutton Cranswick is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25), in the parish of Hutton Cranswick.
Is Hutton Cranswick a protected site?
Yes — Hutton Cranswick is part of the River Hull Headwaters SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Hutton Cranswick free to visit?
Yes, Hutton Cranswick is free to enter.
How do I get to Hutton Cranswick?
The nearest railway station is Hutton Cranswick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25.