Sproatley

Sproatley
Sproatley is located in East Riding of Yorkshire
Sproatley
Sproatley
Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire
Population1,350 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid referenceTA192346
Civil parish
  • Sproatley
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHULL
Postcode districtHU11
Dialling code01482
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceYorkshire
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Yorkshire
53°47′40″N 0°11′30″W / 53.794420°N 0.191573°W / 53.794420; -0.191573

Sproatley is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Hull city centre and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Hedon at the junction of the B1238 and B1240 roads.

The village church, dedicated to St. Swithin, is said to contain a small chamber organ built by 'Father' Smith in the late 17th, early 18th century.[2] The church was designated a Grade II listed building in 1987.[3]

Boggle Lane, Sproatley

According to the 2011 UK census, Sproatley parish had a population of 1,350,[1] a decrease on the 2001 UK census figure of 1,353.[4]

Notable people

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Chris Chilton (1943–2021) Hull City footballer, was born in Sproatley.[5]

References

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Notes
  1. ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Sproatley Parish (1170211267)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  2. ^ "The Organ at St Swithins ..." St Swithins Church, Sproatley. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Church of Saint Swithin (1366258)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Sproatley Parish (00FB138)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Hull City legend Chris Chilton passes away at the age of 77". The Yorkshire Post. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
Bibliography
  • Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 10.
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