Swanland

There is evidence of human activity and habitation in the area around Swanland dating to the British Iron Age/Roman Britain period. Swanland is not mentioned in the Domesday Survey, though a chapel existed in the medieval period, in the 12th century or earlier, During the 18th and 19th centuries Swanland, together with other villages west of Hull, became a popular place for wealthy residents of Hull to relocate. Large houses in Swanland included Swanland Hall (built after 1740), Braffords Hall (built after 1778), Swanland House (built 1796, rebuilt ), and Swanland Manor (built 1848, demolished 1935). The Congregationalist church, 'Christ Church' was built in 1804, A school was built 1876,…

Swanland village forms a significant part of the civil parish, and is the only place of note within the parish. Near the centre of the village are a pond, as well as library (East Riding of Yorkshire Council operated), school (Swanland Primary School) and public house. The B1231 road passes through the village. and Christ Church, also known as 'The Church by the Pond', is a Methodist / United Reformed Church.