Octon, East Riding of Yorkshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Octon |
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 Octon
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| OS grid reference | TA033698 |
| • London | 180 mi (290 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01262 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Octon is a small village, or hamlet, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It's also known as a "shrunken medieval village" because it used to be bigger a long time ago.
A Glimpse into Octon's Past
Octon's history goes way back! It was first written about in the 11th century in a famous old book called the Domesday Book. Back then, its name was "Ocheton".
In the past, Octon had its own small church, called a chapel, which was dedicated to St. Michael. Records show it was there in 1327. However, after the year 1400, there are no more mentions of the chapel. People think that the village might have lost many of its residents because of the terrible disease known as the Black Death.
By the 1800s, Octon had become a very small farming community. In 1823, only a few farmers and a gamekeeper lived there. The village stayed small throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Today, the modern village stands in the same spot as the old medieval one. You can still see the remains of the medieval church and village in the ground. These old earthworks were officially protected as an ancient monument in 1994. There's also a very old building called the 'Old farmhouse' at Glebe farm. It was built in the 17th century and is a special listed building.
Where is Octon Located?
Octon is found about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) west of another village called Thwing. It sits in a beautiful area known as the Yorkshire Wolds. The village is quite high up, more than 100 meters (330 feet) above sea level. It's also about 15 kilometers (9.5 miles) west of Bridlington, a town on the North Sea coast. A large house called 'Octon Manor' is part of the village.
Famous People from Octon
- Thomas Lamplugh, who later became an archbishop, was born in Octon in 1614.
