Fylingthorpe facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NZ 943 050 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Whitby |
| Postcode district | YO22 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Fylingthorpe is a small village located in the beautiful area of Fylingdales in North Yorkshire, England. It's a quiet place with a rich history, close to the famous Robin Hood's Bay on the coast.
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Where is Fylingthorpe?
Fylingthorpe is found about 1.8 kilometers (just over a mile) away from the North Sea coast. It's also very close to Robin Hood's Bay, which is a larger village in the same area.
The village sits on land that is between 55 and 200 meters (about 180 to 650 feet) above sea level. If you head west from the village, the land quickly rises by about 100 meters (330 feet) over just one kilometer, leading towards Fyling Hall school. The ground underneath the village is mostly made of a type of clay called boulder clay.
A Look Back in Time
Early Days of Fylingthorpe
Fylingthorpe is mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book from 1086. Back then, it was described as "waste" and had no people living there. This means it was likely empty land.
Later, the land came under the control of a person named William de Percy. Between 1091 and 1096, he gave the land to Whitby Abbey, which was a large monastery.
What Was the Village Called?
Originally, the village was simply known as Thorpe. In the 1200s, it was sometimes called Prestethorpe.
The Fawside Family and Thorpe Hall
A family called the Fawside family, who came from Scotland with King James I, had a large house built in Fylingthorpe. This house, called Thorpe Hall, was built in 1680.
The family later changed their name to Farsyde. They were important people in the area, known as the lords of Fylingdales Manor. They were involved in many important events of their time. They also took part in shipping and even some smuggling activities.
Old Railway Connections
Even though Fylingthorpe is a small village, it used to have a railway station nearby. The Fyling Hall railway station was part of the old Scarborough and Whitby Railway. It served the nearby school from 1885 until 1965. However, the village itself was actually closer to the station at Robin Hood's Bay.
Fyling Hall School
In 1923, a boarding school called Fyling Hall was started. It's located in a beautiful old Georgian country house near the village and is still open today.
Interesting Buildings to See
Thorpe Hall
Thorpe Hall is a grand old house built by the Fawside family in 1680. It's an Elizabethan-style mansion that was made even bigger twice in the 1800s. Today, you can stay there as it's used for bed and breakfast accommodation.
Fyling Hall
The main building of Fyling Hall, where the school is now, was built in 1810. It's a Georgian country house. Before this house, there was an older hall on the same spot. A famous politician named Sir Hugh Cholmeley was born there in 1632.
St Stephen's Old Church
North of the village is St Stephen's Old Church. This church was built in 1821 and replaced an even older one. It's a special place because it has memorials for sailors who were shipwrecked. It's considered a very important historical building.
The Pigsty
South of Fyling Hall, you can find a unique building known as "The Pigsty." It's an architectural folly, which means it was built mainly for decoration rather than a practical purpose. It was built in the late 1800s by John Barry, a shipowner who lived in the mansion. Even though it was built as pig stables, it looks like a fancy old Greek or Roman building! Today, it's rented out as holiday accommodation.
