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Old Town (or Bridlington Old Town) is an urban area in Bridlington, Yorkshire, in the East Riding. Bridlington was originally two settlements: the Old Town about one mile inland and the Quay area. The Old Town dates back to the 12th century when it was founded by the monks of the nearby Priory. The town grew rapidly in the 14th and 15th centuries on the wool trade. The Old Town is famous for its cobbled streets and many historic buildings. St Mary’s Church, also known as Bridlington Priory, dates back to the 12th century. The Old Town is within the council area of East Riding of Yorkshire.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: East Riding
Lat, Long: 54.093993,-0.20728
Grid Reference: TA 1734 6794
Civil Parish: Bridlington CP
Council Area: East Riding of Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Hull and East Yorkshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA

GBPN ID: 33909
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Town,_Yorkshire_33909

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