South Holme Explained

Official Name:South Holme
Civil Parish:South Holme
Country:England
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Coordinates:54.1882°N -0.9317°W
Unitary England:North Yorkshire
Lieutenancy England:North Yorkshire
Hide Services:Yes
Population:31
Population Ref:(2001 census)
Area Total Km2:3.66
Static Image:House at South Holme - geograph.org.uk - 144790.jpg

South Holme is a settlement and civil parish about 17 miles from York, in the Ryedale district, in the county of North Yorkshire, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 31.[1] The parish touches Barton-le-Street, Fryton, Hovingham, Nunnington and Slingsby.[2] South Holme shares a parish council with Slingsby and Fryton.[3]

Landmarks

South Holme has three listed buildings[4] and three working farms.[5]

History

The name "Holme" is Old Norse and means 'Island', South Holme may have been the first place in the area to be properly cultivated,[6] the "South" part to distinguish from North Holme.[7] South Holme was recorded in the Domesday Book as Holm/Holme.[8] South Holme was a township in the parish of Hovingham,[9] it became a separate parish in 1866.[10]

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=4&containerAreaId=790486 Neighbourhood Statistics
  2. Web site: South Holme. Ordnance Survey. 20 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Home. Parish Council and community. 20 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Listed Buildings in South Holme, Ryedale, North Yorkshire. British Listed Buildings. 20 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Slingsby, South Holme and Fryton Village Design Statement. Ryedale District Council. 20 November 2020.
  6. Web site: History of the parish. Parish Council and community. 20 November 2020.
  7. Web site: South Holme Key to English Place-names. University of Nottingham. 20 November 2020.
  8. Web site: Place name: South Holme. The National Archives. 20 November 2020.
  9. Web site: History of South Holme, in Ryedale and North Riding. A Vision of Britain through Time. 20 November 2020.
  10. Web site: Relationships and changes South Holme Tn/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 20 November 2020.

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