Thorngumbald
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| Thorngumbald | |
  Thorngumbald shown within the East Riding of Yorkshire |
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| Population | 3,106 (2001 census)[1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | |
| Parish | Thorngumbald |
| Unitary authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Ceremonial county | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HULL |
| Postcode district | HU12 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| European Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Beverley and Holderness |
| List of places: UK • England • Yorkshire | |
Thorngumbald is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England in an area known as Holderness. It lies approximately 8 miles (13 km) to the east of Hull city centre on the A1033 road.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Thorngumbald and the hamlets of Camerton and Ryehill. According to the 2001 UK census, Thorngumbald parish had a population of 3,106.[1]
The parish church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building.
The unusual name is derived from the word Thorn, designating a thorn bush, and the name Gumbaud, the family name for the local Lord of the manor in the 13th century.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Thorngumbald CP (Parish). Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
- ^ Skeggs, G. S. (1990). Thorngumbald: That Village Yon Side of Hedon. Highgate Publications (Beverley) Ltd. ISBN 0-948-92935-9.
[edit] External links
- Images of England — details from listed building database (166673) - St Mary's Church
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