Gilberdyke is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) south-east of York and 19 miles (31 km) west of Hull. Gilberdyke lies near to Howden which is 5 miles (8 km) away. It lies on the B1230 road, 1 mile (2 km) south of the M62 motorway.
| Gilberdyke | |
|---|---|
 Jubiliee Pond, Gilberdyke | |
  Gilberdyke Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 3,430 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE834291 |
| • London | 155 mi (249 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROUGH |
| Postcode district | HU15 |
| Dialling code | 01430 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
The civil parish is formed by the village of Gilberdyke and the hamlets of Bennetland, Hive, Sandholme and Scalby. According to the 2011 UK Census, Gilberdyke parish had a population of 3,430,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK Census figure of 3,028.[2]
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The village is served by Gilberdyke railway station with trains operating between Scarborough/Bridlington via Hull to Doncaster and Sheffield, and between Hull and Selby/York.
The village was recorded as simply 'Dyc' in 1234 and 'Dyke' in 1336; 'Gilberdyke' was first mentioned in 1349, and 'Gilbertdike' in 1376. Who 'Gilbert' refers to is unknown.[3]
In 1823, Gilberdyke was in the parish of Eastrington, the Wapentake of Holderness, and the Liberty of St Peter. Population, including the settlements of Hive and Sandholm[e], was 640. Occupations at the time included four farmers, two blacksmiths, two carpenters, a shoemaker, a corn miller, a constable, a schoolmaster, an overseer, and the licensed victualler of The Cross Keys public house.[4]
Current Asking Alexandria and We Are Harlot vocalist Danny Worsnop grew up here.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Gilberdyke Parish (1170211186)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Gilberdyke Parish (00FB057)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ Ekwall, E. The Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names, Oxford 1960, p. 195
- ^ Baines, Edward (1823). History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York. p. 210.
- ^ {{cite news Strongman competitor and international Warzone athlete Lee White also resides in the village. |url = http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/East-Yorkshire-singer-takes-storm-metal-band/story-14304968-detail/story.html |title = East Yorkshire singer takes the US by storm in metal band |date = 3 January 2012 |work = Hull Daily Mail |accessdate = 5 February 2013 |url-status = dead |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120120154847/http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/East-Yorkshire-singer-takes-storm-metal-band/story-14304968-detail/story.html |archivedate = 20 January 2012 }}
- Gazetteer – A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 6.
External links
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