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SCORBOROUGH:
Geographical and Historical information from the year 1868.

"SCORBOROUGH, a parish in the Bainton-Beacon division of Harthill wapentake, East Riding county York, 4½ miles N.W. of Beverley, its post town, and 1 mile from Arram railway station. The village, which is of small extent, is situated in the valley of the Aikebeck. The land is chiefly in pasture, and the soils of various quality. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £306. The living is a rectory with the perpetual curacy* of Leconfield annexed, in the diocese of York, value £370. The church, dedicated to St. Leonard, has a tower containing one bell. In the vicinity is an old seat with a heronry. Scorborough Hall and Gomery Hall are the principal residences. Lord Hotham is lord of the manor"

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2013