Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirby Sigston
Kirby Sigston is a denucleated village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Northallerton. The parish is situated on the Cod Beck river, and also inclu
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirby Sigston is a denucleated village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Northallerton. The parish is situated on the Cod Beck river, and also includes the hamlet of Jeater Houses, east of the village on the A19 road, on the boundary with Thimbleby.
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Kirby Sigston is a denucleated village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Northallerton. The parish is situated on the Cod Beck river, and also includes the hamlet of Jeater Houses, east of the village on the A19 road, on the boundary with Thimbleby.
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Background
History
The settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as having 75 ploughlands, and its name derives from a combination of the Old Norse Kirkju-býr (a village with a church) and Sigges tūn (Sigge's farmstead or settlement). During the 14th century, the parish was part of a huge deer park and hunting area on the eastern side of what is now known as the Vale of Mowbray. A deserted medieval village (DMV) lies to the south of the church. The village has never had a shop, post office or pub, and its school, which opened in 1846 and would teach around 35 pupils, closed in 1944. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Hambleton District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3500, -1.3500
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirby Sigston
- Postcode
- DL6 3TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirby Sigston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirby Sigston?
- Kirby Sigston is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL6 3TE), in the parish of Kirby Sigston.
- Does Kirby Sigston charge admission?
- Kirby Sigston typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirby Sigston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL6 3TE. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.