Laytham is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Foggathorpe, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Howden town centre and 3 miles (5 km) west of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor.[1] In 1931 the parish had a population of 63.[2]
| Laytham | |
|---|---|
 View of farm at Laytham | |
  Laytham Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE748395 |
| • London | 165 mi (266 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO42 |
| Dialling code | 01757 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
There is currently 1 working farm and approximately 10 houses. Some are being built on an old farm.
History edit
In 1823, Laytham was in the parish of Aughton and the Wapentake of Harthill. Occupations included seven farmers, with a gentleman in residence.[3]
Laytham was formerly a township in the parish of Aughton,[4] from 1866 Laytham was a civil parish in its own right, on 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Foggathorpe.[5]
References edit
- ^ Mcdonagh, Briony (2007). Howden and Howdenshire, part of the East Riding of Yorkshire series of the Victoria County History With notes on sources, a bibliography and recommendations.
- ^ "Population statistics Laytham Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ Baines, Edward (1823): History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, p. 362
- ^ "History of Laytham, in East Riding of Yorkshire and East Riding". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Laytham Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 7.
External links edit
- Laytham in the Domesday Book
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