East Riding of Yorkshire
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Introducing some of East Riding of Yorkshire's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry. Skip this section and go to place by numbers
Ellerton Methodist Chapel
Ellerton
Methodist chapel, early C19. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Medieval Wayside Cross, suggested to be the Molescroft Cross
Etton
Medieval wayside cross believed to be nearly complete but currently surviving in four sections either side of a driveway. Not thought to be in its original location.
Site of Meaux Cistercian Abbey
Wawne
Meaux Abbey, founded circa 1150, was a significant Cistercian monastery with extensive earthwork remains. It was a hub of religious and economic activity in medieval England.
Londesborough Park
Londesborough
Londesborough Park features 17th-century gardens by Robert Hooke, expanded by the third Lord Burlington in the 18th century.
North Pier and Crane Wharf, Bridlington Harbour
Bridlington
Pier forming the eastern side of Bridlington Harbour along with Crane Wharf, the quayside forming the northern side of the harbour.
Floral Pavilion
Bridlington
Seafront pavilion, 1904, extended 1907 and circa 1960, altered late C20. Cast iron framework that is largely glazed.
Lelley Windmill
Elstronwick
Corn windmill, of tower-type, built in 1790 for Peter Sumper (Miller), and later raised in height to six stories. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Swanland Hall
Swanland
Swanland Hall, built in 1760 for John Porter, a wealthy merchant trader from Hull; extended and altered in the C19 and C20. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Beverley Library and Art Gallery
Beverley
Beverley Library and Art Gallery by architect John Cash, built 1904-1910, with extensions of 1928 by Herbert Cash, funded by John Champney.
Sledmere House
Sledmere
Sledmere House, built around 1780-90 by Samuel Wyatt and Sir Christopher Sykes, features Neoclassical interiors, with restorations by Walter Brierley post-1911 fire.
Risby Hall
Rowley
Risby Hall's gardens date back to the late 17th century, featuring formal designs, and later 18th-century pleasure grounds with lakes, reflecting historical changes by its various owners.
Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066
Stamford Bridge
In 1066, King Harold of England defeated King Hardrada of Norway at Stamford Bridge, changing English politics and facilitating William of Normandy's invasion.
Thwaite Hall
Cottingham
Thwaite Hall, developed mainly in the late 19th century, features historic gardens, a fishpond, and a mansion expanded by Charles Wilson.
Dalton Hall
Dalton Holme
Dalton Hall's Rococo gardens, laid out in 1723-37, are among England's best-preserved, designed possibly by Sir Charles Hotham with Richard Burlington's involvement.
Church of All Saints
Thwing
The Church of All Saints, with 12th-century origins, features a 1901 west tower, historical carvings, and a significant C12 tub font. Notable for its architectural evolution.
Bull Sand Fort
BULL SAND FORT, SPURN POINT
The formidable Bull Sand Fort is one of two offshore forts guarding the mouth of the Humber.
Hall Garth moated site south of Beverley Minster
Beverley
The Hall Garth site includes a moated residence of the Archbishops of York, highlighting medieval wealth and status with significant archaeological remains and historical importance.
Houghton Hall
Market Weighton
Houghton Hall has landscaped gardens designed in 1768 by Thomas White.
Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable
Burton Constable Hall, an Elizabethan-style country house, features historical and architectural elements from the late 16th century and various 18th-century renovations by notable...
Church of All Saints
Barmston
The Church of All Saints, built in the 12th and 15th centuries, features a Perpendicular-style architecture with notable monuments and medieval glass fragments.
The Minster Church of St John
Beverley
Beverley Minster, a former collegiate church, showcases architectural evolution from 1225 to 1520, featuring significant historical elements like the Percy Tomb and Frith Stool.
Church of the Holy Trinity
Bridlington
1870-1 by Smith and Brodrick. Read the official list entry to find out more.
2 Highgate and 2A Lord Roberts Road, including associated…
Beverley
Mid-C18 town house, about 1750, by William Middleton, with C19 and C20 alterations. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Bridlington Railway Station
Bridlington
Railway Station constructed in 1912 to designs by William Bell for the North Eastern Railway (NER), with Refreshment Rooms of 1925, designed by Stephen Wilkinson in 1922.
Police Station and Former Magistrates' Court
Goole
Police station and former magistrates' court house built in 1887 in Queen Anne Revival styleModern extensions to the Police Station and interior features of the station (excepting the...
Church of All Hallows
Goodmanham
The Church of All Hallows, originating from the 7th century, is believed to be built on a pagan temple defiled by high priest Coifi following his conversion to Christianity in AD 627.
Bridlington South Signal Box
Bridlington
Signal box, North Eastern Railway Type S1a, of 1893 with some later alterations. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Goods Shed, Bridlington Railway Station
Bridlington
Railways goods shed and office, 1846, designed for the York and North Midland Railway by George Townsend Andrews. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Church of St John the Evangelist
Bridlington
1846-8 by G G Scott. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Church of Saint Peter
Langtoft
The Church of Saint Peter showcases architectural phases from the 13th to the 19th century, including C13 west tower, C14 chancel, and restoration by Hodgson Fowler for Sir Tatton Skyes.
The Hall (Now Borough Council Offices)
Beverley
The Hall, originally of the Pennyman family circa 1700 and 1780, is a Grade I listed building showcasing exquisite architectural fusion and richly detailed interiors.
Willy Howe round barrow
Burton Fleming
Willy Howe round barrow, spanning 2400-1500 BC, signifies historic funerary practices and prehistoric social structures, excavated but still retaining significant archaeological insights.
Church of St Leonard
Skerne and Wansford
The Church of St Leonard features 12th-century nave and chancel, a 15th-century west tower, and a 19th-century vestry and south porch, highlighted by historical architectural details.
Pocklington Canal Top Lock and Canal Head
Pocklington
Lock and end basin of Pocklington Canal, c.1818, designed by George Leather. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Church of St Andrew
Bainton
The Church of St Andrew in Bainton is an architectural monument dating back to circa 1280, featuring various historical elements and restorations over centuries.
Wagoners' Memorial
Sledmere
War memorial, erected 1919-20 to the designs of Sir Mark Sykes, 6th Baronet, built by Alfred Barr (mason), Thomas Scott (foreman) and Carlo Magnoni (sculptor).
K8 Telephone Kiosk, Skillings Lane, Brough
Elloughton-cum-Brough
K8 telephone kiosk. Designed by Bruce Martin and introduced from 1968. Read the official list entry to find out more.
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Search for more listed placesEast Riding of Yorkshire through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how East Riding of Yorkshire changes over time. Skip this section and go to aerial photos
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion and the introduction of writing. Primarily hunter-gatherers of several human species including Neanderthals, the peoples moved across Europe, hunting animals, exchanging ideas and developing complex culture and belief systems including burial rites and astronomical understanding, as at Stonehenge for example.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion and the introduction of writing. Primarily hunter-gatherers of several human species including Neanderthals, the peoples moved across Europe, hunting animals, exchanging ideas and developing complex culture and belief systems including burial rites and astronomical understanding, as at Stonehenge for example.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of East Riding of Yorkshire
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground. Skip this section and go to archive images

Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall and Gardens, Burton Constable Hall, 1950

Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Hall and Gardens, Burton Constable Hall, 1950

Beverley
The Market Place and St Mary's Church, Beverley, 1925

Beverley
St Mary's Church and surroundings, Beverley, 1928

Beverley
The Minster, Beverley, 1925

Beverley
Hodgson's Tannery and Glue Works, Beverley, 1951

Flamborough Head
Flamborough Lighthouse and Molk Hole, Flamborough Head, 1928

Flamborough Head
The coastline, Flamborough Head, 1948

Bilton
The British Oil and Cake Mills Ltd Poultry Farm, Bilton, 1931

Bilton
British Oil and Cake Mills Ltd Poultry Farm, Bilton, 1932
East Riding of Yorkshire in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of East Riding of Yorkshire's past. Skip this section and go to stories about heritage
Charles George Harper Collection
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A barn in Mappleton, with the gable end covered in ship's name boards and a ship's figurehead
John Gay Collection: Counties
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1950s
Three geese in a fenced area by a miniature waterfall, with the East Riding of Yorkshire countryside beyond
John Laing Collection
Saltend Chemicals Park, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 13 Jul 1982
A portrait of staff from the site team working on the Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction project at BP Chemicals Ltd, Saltend Chemicals...
Alfred Newton and Sons
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1896 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW FROM THE SOUTH WEST
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Withernsea, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1903 - 1908
GENERAL VIEW ALONG THE PROMENADE
Walter Scott
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1927
A view looking south towards the front of The Hildyard Arms on Market Place and along Greenshaw Lane.
John Gay Collection: Counties
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1950s
Rear view of a woman with a bucket kneeling down and scrubbing an unidentified church's porch in the East Riding of Yorkshire
John Laing Collection
Saltend Chemicals Park, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 14 Jul 1982
A view of pipework installed during the Laing Industrial Engineering and Construction project at BP Chemicals Ltd, Saltend Chemicals Park
Alfred Newton and Sons
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1896 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW FROM THE SOUTH WEST
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Sewerby, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1930 - 1950
VIEW SHOWING PEOPLE IN THE GARDENS OF SEWERBY HALL
Walter Scott
Flamborough Head, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: 1951
A view of the new lighthouse from the east, with the old lighthouse in the background
Walter Scott
East Riding Of Yorkshire
Date created: Aug 1932
A view looking towards Hornsea Bridge Station from Southgate, showing a London and North East Railway passenger service stopped at the platform and a...
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about East Riding of Yorkshire. Skip this section and go to education
What Is the Oldest Castle in England?
Mentions Skipsea Castle: 11th century motte and bailey castle and inland harbour
Discover the oldest English castle contenders, including the Norman Berkhamsted Castle, Windsor Castle, Dover Castle and The White Tower, London.
A Brief Introduction to Military Pillboxes
Mentions First World War pillbox (BA19), south east of Auburn Farm, First World War pillbox (BA10) east of Auburn Farm
Explore some of the anti-invasion defences built across England during the First and Second World Wars.
5 Facts About the Vikings in England
Mentions Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066
A quick introduction to the Viking Age in England.
A Brief History of Buddhist Temples in England
Mentions Kilnwick Percy Hall
There are around 190 Buddhist buildings in England, ranging from adapted historic buildings to purpose-built temples and pagodas.
9 Stunning Country Houses You Need to Visit
Mentions Burton Constable Hall
Here are nine of our favourite country houses and gardens from around the country.
The Story of Winifred Holtby and the Yorkshire Wolds
Mentions Standing stone known as the Rudston Monolith, Church of All Saints
Many have heard of the Bronte’s, but are you familiar with Winifred Holtby, one of Yorkshire’s lesser-known literary daughters?
8 of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries
Mentions Beverley Library and Art Gallery
Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide.
Ee ‘beer’ gum – it’s Yorkshire Day!
Mentions The old lighthouse, Flamborough
This Yorkshire Day we're taking a tour of God’s own county’s beer brewing heritage.
Listed Libraries of the North
Mentions Beverley Library and Art Gallery
Libraries have played in an integral part in our literary history.
10 Dramatic Coastal Sites to Visit this Summer
Mentions Spurn Lighthouse
Ten coastal sites in England, which are open to the public and worth a visit all year round.
5 Extraordinary Listings in 2016
Mentions Wagoners' Memorial
Listing is the act of identifying the most important parts of our heritage so they can receive special protection.
9 Reasons to Look Up in Yorkshire
Mentions 6 and 8, North Bar Without
You may think you know a place well, but if you take the opportunity to look up, you may be surprised at what you discover.
Supporting Historic England’s Strategic Agenda from the Air
Mentions East Riding of Yorkshire
Our Apprentice Aerial Survey Investigator reports on the vital work of monitoring heritage and discovering new sites.
30 Years of Flying in the North
Mentions East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork
Celebrating the achievements of Historic England's aerial recording programme in the North of England.
Research Reports Roundup August 2023
Mentions East Riding of Yorkshire
A roundup of recent research reports added to our database in June 2023 to August 2023, displayed by heritage themes.
Mapping and Modelling the Historic Landscape
Mentions East Riding of Yorkshire
Historic England Landscape Strategy Adviser Jonathan Last gives an overview of the theme of this issue: managing change at landscape level.
Rare Phone Boxes Listed
Mentions K8 Telephone Kiosk, Main Street, Wawne, K8 Telephone Kiosk, High Street, North Ferriby, K8 Telephone Kiosk, Church Gate, Hedon
Nine rare K8 phone boxes in Hull have been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.
Historic England Highlights Captivating Heritage Sites Listed in 2021
Mentions Lelley Windmill, East Riding of Yorkshire
Highlights from over 400 historic places which have been added to or amended on the National Heritage List for England in 2021.
Heritage at Risk in England Revealed in 2020
Mentions Willy Howe round barrow, East Riding of Yorkshire
Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.
War Memorials Built 100 Years Ago Listed to Commemorate the First World War on Armistice Day
Mentions Patrington War Memorial
These war memorials and shrines became a precursor what was to come: the national movement to memorialise that took place following the war.
Minesweeping Trawler Untouched on the Seabed for 100 Years Protected
Mentions East Riding of Yorkshire
Rare and exceptionally well-preserved First World War trawler and minesweeper given special protection
Top Archaeological Finds-from-the-Air List Shows Aerial Technology is Transforming Understanding of the Past
Mentions East Field crop mark site centred 300m SSE of Northorpe, interpreted as a Neolithic henge later reused as a Bronze Age ringwork
Top archaeological finds revealed by photography from a light aircraft
East Riding of Yorkshire's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area. Skip this section and go to grant-aided places
Withernsea Lighthouse, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The lighthouse and adjoining lighthouse keepers' houses date from 1892-3.
Withernsea Lighthouse, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Windpump, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This windpump is at Brickyard Farm and was used as a drainage pump to pump water from a former brickyard.
Windpump, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Westwood Hospital, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Westwood Hospital was built as the Beverley Union Workhouse in 1860-61.
Westwood Hospital, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Watton Priory, Watton, East Yorkshire
Period: Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)
A historical ground plan of Watton Priory. The abbey was founded in 1150 as a double house for nuns and resident canons.
Watton Priory, Watton, East Yorkshire
War Memorial, Brantingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
This war memorial was put up in 1922 for Sir John and Lady Sherburn.
War Memorial, Brantingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
Waggoners' Memorial, Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
This war memorial was designed and put up by Sir Mark Sykes, 6th Baronet in 1919. It was sculpted by Carlo Magnoni. The inscription reads 'LT.
Waggoners' Memorial, Sledmere, East Riding of Yorkshire
Urinal, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This urinal is in New Walk in the forecourt of the Sessions (Court) House.
Urinal, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Tithe Barn, Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
A threshing barn with a horse mill adjoining. The barn dates back to the 16th century although the walls are later.
Tithe Barn, Easington, East Riding of Yorkshire
Visit grant-aided places near you
These places and buildings have been helped by Historic England's financial grants. Find historic places in your neighbourhood that you never knew existed! Please note that opening times may vary. Skip this section and go to related locations
No 5 Boat Hoist, South Dock
No.5 Hoist, a former compartment boat hoist erected in 1913, served as a means to transfer coal from the Yorkshire Coalfields onto ships for export.
Wressle Castle, Wressle
These are the ruins of a 14th-century medieval castle constructed by Sir Thomas Percy.
Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gunsite 350 metres west of Butt Farm, Beverley
WW2 Anti-Aircraft Gun Site
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