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Swaythorpe, Yorkshire

Swaythorpe is a deserted mediæval village near Octon, Yorkshire, in the East Riding. The settlement is believed to have been depopulated by the 15th century. The mediæval village is believed to have been centred on a circular pond known as Hemp Dyke which lies at a 'T' junction between two streets, now seen as hollow ways. It is within the council area of East Riding of Yorkshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1017067.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: East Riding
Lat, Long: 54.106701,-0.414977
Grid Reference: TA 0372 6903
Civil Parish: Kilham CP
Council Area: East Riding of Yorkshire CA
Strategic Authority Area: Hull and East Yorkshire SA
Police Area: Humberside PA

GBPN ID: 304807
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Swaythorpe,_Yorkshire_304807

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