Hutton Cranswick
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| Hutton Cranswick | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,015 (2001 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TA023525 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01377 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Hutton Cranswick is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Driffield town centre on the A164 road.
Originally comprising two villages, Hutton to the north, and Cranswick to the south, the expansion of the villages has merged them together to form a single village, Hutton Cranswick. However, the individual parts of the village are still often referred to by their separate names and both maintain their individual character. The village has a small railway station, served by Northern Rail services on the Yorkshire Coast Line.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Hutton Cranswick and the hamlets of Rotsea and Sunderlandwick. According to the 2001 UK census, Hutton Cranswick parish had a population of 2,015.[1]
Cranswick had two local shops, one currently run by SPAR, and a local independent shop called A&J Southwicks, often referred to as the "blue shop" (by the local children), or as "bottom shop." Both shops were situated off the village green, the A&J Southwicks shop is now closed. The village green used to host cricket matches that are now played east of the village on a field adjacent to the road Meggisons Turnpike. The village green has a pond, playpark area and mature trees. In addition there is a farm shop, a butcher's shop, a hairdresser, a fish and chip shop and garages selling both cars and petrol. To the south of the village is an industrial estate with several businesses including Cranswick Mill.
Hutton Cranswick is a regular competitor in the yearly "Village in Bloom" competition.[2] Articles about the competition are published in the newsletter, The Bulletin, which also contains information on local affairs, either past, present or upcoming, and provides advertisements for local businesses.
History
The village's history can be traced back to the Domesday Book, some of which can be found in A Tale of Two Villages, Hutton and Cranswick, a book about the village's history written in 1980 by Herbert Johnson and updated in 2000 by local author Les Wilkie. The oldest feature in the village is the remnant of a 13th century monastic moat beside Sheepman Lane, marking the site of a former Cistercian Grange belonging to Meaux Abbey (near Beverley).
Sports
The village has its own sports area with football pitches, AstroTurf football and tennis courts, grass and hard tennis courts, and a social hall on Rotsea Lane. It also had a football club, Hutton Cranswick United, whose first team played in the Central Midlands League.However in December 2011 the club ceased to exist. [3] The only surviving football team in the village are Hutton Cranswick SRA, who ply their trade in Division Four of the East Riding County League, and are managed by club stalwarts Phil Stephenson and Scott Barron. Hutton Cranswick United Under 14s were featured in Sky Sports Magazine after they lost 24-0 to Bridlington where every player in the 12-man Bridlington squad scored.
Hutton also has a sledging area called Sandersons pit (a disused chalk pit) complete with winding sledge routes and hills. "Swinekeld Pit" (pronounced "Swinkle"), with a small stream, lies at the bottom of Southgate in Cranswick. The village used to host bonfire nights but this ceased due to a lack of funding. Blue Keld water spring is part of Hutton Cranswick.[4]
References
- ^ a b "2001 Census: Key Statistics: Parish Headcounts: Area: Hutton Cranswick CP (Parish)". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
- ^ http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Community-gardening/pdf/2011finalists
- ^ http://www.driffieldtoday.co.uk/sport/football/sad_demise_of_area_s_leading_football_club_1_4053728
- ^ "Blue Keld". Blue Keld Springs Limited. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
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