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Ferry Fryston Parish |
In 1822, the following places were in
the Parish of Ferry Fryston:
"FERRYBRIDGE, a post town, in the township of Ferry Fryston, and parishes of Ferry Fryston and Pontefract, wapentake of Barkston-Ash, liberty of Pontefract; 2 miles from Pontefract, 9 from Aberford, 11 from Snaith and Selby, 12 from Tadcaster, 15 from Doncaster and Leeds, 21 from York, 177 from London. Principal Inns, Angel, Greyhound, and Swan. This is a neat well built village, situated on the Banks of the Aire, over which is a handsome stone bridge. The possession of this Pass occasioned a severe conflict between the armies of the houses of York and Lancaster. In the neighbourhood, human skeletons, ancient armour, and other relics of war, have frequently been found."
"FRYSTON HALL, the seat of Mrs. Milnes, in the township and parish of Ferry Fryston."
"NEW LAITH, in the parish of Ferry Fryston, wapentake of Osgoldcross, and honour of Pontefract; 1½ mile W. of Ferrybridge."
"WATER FRYSTON, in the parish of Ferry fryston, wapentake of Osgoldcross, and honour of Pontefract; 1 mile NW. of Ferrybridge."
"WELDON HALL, a farm-house in the township and parish of Ferry Fryston, 2 miles from Pontefract, 2½ NW. of Ferrybridge."
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[Last updated at 15.07 on Thursday, 14 June 2001, by Colin Hinson. ©2000]
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