Skirpenbeck

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St Mary's Church, Skirpenbeck (photo by Stephen Horncastle)
St Mary's Church, Skirpenbeck (photo by Stephen Horncastle)

Skirpenbeck is a historic village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated 2 miles north west of Stamford Bridge just north of the A166 road.

According to the 2001 UK census, Skirpenbeck parish had a population of 142.

Skirpenbeck is near Stamford Bridge, over the River Derwent, near where King Harold of England defeated Harold Hardrada King of Norway in 1066. Its first baron was Sir William de Chauncy, son of Chauncy de Chauncy.

Alick Walker the palaeontologist was born in Skirpenbeck.

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Coordinates: 54°00′N 0°51′W

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