Sutton upon Derwent

Sutton upon Derwent is a small village and civil parish on the River Derwent in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 8 miles (13 km) to the south-east of York. The population stood at only 575 in the 2001 UK census,^[1] which itself represents an increase of around 50 per cent from 1991, largely due to new houses having been built in the village. Prior to this the population fluctuated from 274 in 1801 to 417 in 1831 and to 270 in 1931.

Although Roman artefacts have been found in the Sutton upon Derwent area, suggesting a possible settlement, no conclusive evidence exists. The first likely reference to the existence of a settlement was recorded by Bede in the 8th century. The village was later mentioned in the 11th century Domesday book.

The village reflects a close association with the Jervis family, holders of the title of Viscount St Vincent since 1735, due to the Manor passing into the hands of Carnegie Robert John Jervis, 3rd Viscount St Vincent in 1857. The family held the Manor until it was sold to the Crown in 1947 and 1948. Manifestations of this association include:

The large marble tablet erected in the village church, St Michael’s, commemorating the death of John Edward Leveson Jervis, 4th Viscount St. Vincent, in the battle of Abou Klea in 1885;

The naming of one of the village public houses, the St. Vincent Arms; and

The naming of local streets, St. Vincent’s Close and Jervis Court

Facilities in the village include a primary school, village hall, tennis club, post office, two public houses, and hotel.

Sutton upon Derwent is home to Woodhouse Grange Cricket Club, winners of the National Village Cricket Knockout in 1995, and runners up in 1999. Both finals were played at Lord's. The ground is located approximately one mile north of the village.

References

External links

• Sutton upon Derwent village web site
• Sutton upon Derwent history from British History Online
• Sutton upon Derwent information from Genuki