North Cave
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North Cave is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire
, England
. It is situated 12 miles (19.3 km) to the west of Hull
city centre on the B1230 road. South Cave
is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south east.
The civil parish is formed by the village of North Cave and the hamlet
of Everthorpe
. The 2001 UK census
states that North Cave parish had a population of 1,943.
The lordships of North and South Cave were given by William the Conqueror to Jordayne, who, after the custom of those times, took the surname of Cave. The Methams of Metham had a seat, which has since been demolished. Here, there is a church of the establishment, dedicated to All Saints, of which R. C. Burton, Esq. is patron, with a chapel for the Methodists and another for the Society of Friends. The Quaker preacher John Richardson
was born in North Cave in 1667.
North Cave has two public houses, a historic church, and a C of E primary school. Its Sports and Social Club hosts an annual Gala Day in June, Bonfire night in November and various other events throughout the year. It has a well equipped and safe play area for younger children.
The village Hall has undergone recent improvements and hosts a play group for toddlers and numerous events. It is also the location for the performances by locally acclaimed drama group 'Cave Players', this includes a pantomime held the last week of January, and a May production. Panto 2011- 'raiders of the lost pyramid' will be the groups 25th pantomime.
The village also boasts a popular newsagency, a post office, and a florist; many of the original shops have closed over the last twenty years in the face of competition from supermarkets.
The village and surrounding area magazine is 'the Village Link' (www.villagelink.info). It is produced by a small team of volunteers and distributed free. Also, the web site hosts Parish Council and Sports and Social Committee information.
North Cave Wetlands
is a nature reserve of regional and national significance, containing a wide biodiversity. It attracts visitors from across the region.
In recent years, North Cave has seen a considerable increase in house prices which, as in many rural areas, threatens to displace residents of long-standing. However, the village retains a strong community feel for those that choose to become involved.
East Riding of Yorkshire
The East Riding of Yorkshire, or simply East Yorkshire, is a local government district with unitary authority status, and a ceremonial county of England. For ceremonial purposes the county also includes the city of Kingston upon Hull, which is a separate unitary authority...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is situated 12 miles (19.3 km) to the west of Hull
Kingston upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of...
city centre on the B1230 road. South Cave
South Cave
South Cave is a town and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies approximately to the west of Hull city centre on the A1034 road just to the north of the A63 road. North Cave is approximately to the north west.- Overview :...
is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) to the south east.
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Everthorpe
Everthorpe
Everthorpe is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately west of Hull city centre and east of the market town of Howden, midway between North Cave and South Cave. It lies north of the A63 road and west of the A1034 road.It forms part of the civil parish of...
. The 2001 UK census
United Kingdom Census 2001
A nationwide census, known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday, 29 April 2001. This was the 20th UK Census and recorded a resident population of 58,789,194....
states that North Cave parish had a population of 1,943.
The lordships of North and South Cave were given by William the Conqueror to Jordayne, who, after the custom of those times, took the surname of Cave. The Methams of Metham had a seat, which has since been demolished. Here, there is a church of the establishment, dedicated to All Saints, of which R. C. Burton, Esq. is patron, with a chapel for the Methodists and another for the Society of Friends. The Quaker preacher John Richardson
John Richardson (Quaker)
John Richardson was an English Quaker minister and autobiographer.-Early life:John Richardson was born in 1667, probably in the village of North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, where his father, William Richardson , a shepherd, had been converted to Quakerism by William Dewsberry or Dewsbury in...
was born in North Cave in 1667.
North Cave has two public houses, a historic church, and a C of E primary school. Its Sports and Social Club hosts an annual Gala Day in June, Bonfire night in November and various other events throughout the year. It has a well equipped and safe play area for younger children.
The village Hall has undergone recent improvements and hosts a play group for toddlers and numerous events. It is also the location for the performances by locally acclaimed drama group 'Cave Players', this includes a pantomime held the last week of January, and a May production. Panto 2011- 'raiders of the lost pyramid' will be the groups 25th pantomime.
The village also boasts a popular newsagency, a post office, and a florist; many of the original shops have closed over the last twenty years in the face of competition from supermarkets.
The village and surrounding area magazine is 'the Village Link' (www.villagelink.info). It is produced by a small team of volunteers and distributed free. Also, the web site hosts Parish Council and Sports and Social Committee information.
North Cave Wetlands
North Cave Wetlands
North Cave Wetlands is a nature reserve at North Cave, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.The reserve comprises six lakes, restored from a former sand and gravel quarry. There are three bird hides. Expansion is planned, onto additional pits, which are...
is a nature reserve of regional and national significance, containing a wide biodiversity. It attracts visitors from across the region.
In recent years, North Cave has seen a considerable increase in house prices which, as in many rural areas, threatens to displace residents of long-standing. However, the village retains a strong community feel for those that choose to become involved.