Riplingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Riplingham |
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 Riplingham Crossroads |
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| OS grid reference | SE963319 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | COTTINGHAM BROUGH |
| Postcode district | HU20 HU15 |
| Dialling code | 01482 01430 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
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Riplingham is a small village, known as a hamlet, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is a quiet place, famous for its amazing views and interesting past. This little community sits on a crossroads, connecting several nearby towns.
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Where is Riplingham Located?
Riplingham is found about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) southwest of Beverley. It is also about 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) east of South Cave. The hamlet is positioned right on a crossroads. These roads link places like South Cave, Welton, North Newbald, and Raywell.
Part of Two Parishes
Riplingham is quite unique because it belongs to two different civil parishes. Part of the hamlet is in the civil parish of Rowley. The other part is in the civil parish of South Cave.
What Makes Riplingham Special?
Even though Riplingham does not have any shops, it offers something truly special. From its location, you can enjoy a fantastic view of Hull. You can also see the beautiful countryside around it. This includes the wide Humber estuary and its southern bank.
A Glimpse into the Past
Riplingham is also the site of a very old, medieval village. This means that a village existed here many centuries ago. Today, you can still find clues about this ancient settlement.
In 1955, a special honor was given to Riplingham. A Ham class minesweeper ship was named after the village. This ship was called HMS Riplingham. Minesweepers are naval ships that help clear dangerous underwater mines.
