Where is kirk ella

There is also a monument by Chantrey, in memory of Daniel Sykes, Esq. It bears a well-executed bust of that distinguished statesman and philanthropist. The tower is of later date than the rest of the church. In the west front is a niche with a statue of St. Andrew holding his X shaped cross; and on the south side, near the top, is inscribed "I, John Berry, built this church. Pray for the soul of John Berry. The registers date from the year The living is a vicarage, and, as before stated, was given at an early period to Selby Abbey; and in the reign of Edward III.

It was appropriated to the monastery and a perpetual vicarage ordained, the ministerial functions being performed by one of the canons of Haltemprice. The present patron is the Rev. Richard Henry Foord, B. James Foord, M. The churchyard is now full, and about half-an-acre of land has been acquired for conversion into a cemetery. It is situated about half-a-mile south of the church. It will accommodate , and has an average attendance of There is a reading room and library in connection with the church.

A Convalescent Home for seven patients is supported by Mrs. The poor have the rents of 8a. The village is small, and stands about six miles west from Hull. The pebble-dashed cottages, with their diamond-shaped window panes and trim-kept gardens, give the place a quaintly picturesque appearance. There is a small Wesleyan chapel in the village. The population at the last census was The other proprietors are Arthur Egginton, Esq.

Ringrose Voase, Esq. The village is small, and stands about four miles west from Hull and one mile from Kirk Ella station, on the Hull, Barnsley, and West Riding Junction railway.

The church of St. Peter is a chapel-of-ease to Kirk Ella. It is a brick structure, in the Gothic style, built in , and restored and enlarged in It comprises chancel, nave, aisles, organ chamber, vestry, south porch, and bell turret, containing one bell. The aisles are divided from the nave by five arches springing from circular stone piers, and an elegant arch separates the chancel from the nave.

From the Domesday book, it appears that at the time of the survey, the village of Kirk Ella, was a part of the possessions of Ralph de Mortimer. In the reign of Edward II. At present several branches of the ancient mercantile family of Sykes possess a large property in this parish, and are patrons of the church.

Here, as well as at Ferriby and Cottingham, several of the wealthy merchants of Hull have elegant places of residence. In the church at Kirk-Ella, dedicated to St Andrew, which appears to be a very ancient structure see Churches for photograph , is a handsome monument erected to the memory of the late Joseph Sykes, Esq. Population, Here are photographs of Churches etc. Church History. Church Records. The whereabouts and dates of the Registers etc. Transcript of the entry of "professions and trades" in the Baines's Directory of , of the East Riding.

For a detailed map of this parish see this parish boundaries map. Nearby places shown on an Openstreetmap map. Names, Geographical. Voting Registers. The Electoral Roll for this parish. This page is copyright. Do not copy any part of this page or website other than for personal use or as given in the conditions of use. Woodburning stove. Enclosed courtyard. Beverley 9. Open-plan living. On the edge of Yorkshire Wolds.

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