Discover the rich tapestry of Holderness and its coastal parishes through detailed, place-by-place sketches.
This book combines historical notes, architectural descriptions, and living records of communities like Ottringham, Owthome, Frodingham, and Withemsea, painting a vivid picture of land, sea, and settlement.
Expect careful dating of landmarks, manor history, church architecture, and the impact of the shoreline on villages over time. The text blends parish profiles with notes on landholding, notable families, and evolving infrastructure, including railways and coastal defenses. It’s a valuable reference for understanding how geography shapes history in this eastern corner of Yorkshire.
- Parish-by-parish histories, including Ottringham and Owthome, with church details and endowments.
- Descriptions of manors, family ownership, and local estates shaping the landscape.
- Coastal change and its effects on settlements, including the sea’s impact on churchyards and buildings.
- Notes on infrastructure and notable local sites, such as a major railway tunnel and village centers.
Ideal for readers of local history, maritime heritage, and Yorkshire’s on-the-ground chronicles of how communities endure the sea and time.