Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Ferriby
In or near Swanland.
South Ferriby — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber · 4.4 km
- Free entry
About
South Ferriby is a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Ferriby is a church located in Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance within the local community. The church's architecture reflects the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
South Ferriby dates back at least to Roman times when there was a major settlement. It is known locally as one of the 'Low Villages' at the bottom of a chalk escarpment, where the chalk meets the clay to give, before piped water, (the village was one of the first to have piped water with houses plumbing into the supply which was put down to supply steam ships) to the a plentiful water supply. It also marks the point where the Lincolnshire Wolds meet the Humber Estuary and was, as the name suggests, the southern end of an ancient ferry over the Humber to North Ferriby. The entry in the Domesday Book of 1086 records a church, a mill and two ferries. To sustain two ferries suggests that a…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6773, -0.5066
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- South Ferriby
- Postcode
- DN18 6HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Barton-on-Humber — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: South Ferriby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Ferriby?
- South Ferriby is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN18 6HF), in the parish of South Ferriby.
- What is South Ferriby?
- South Ferriby — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Ferriby?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN18 6HF.
- Is South Ferriby a protected site?
- Yes — South Ferriby is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is South Ferriby free to visit?
- Yes, South Ferriby is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Ferriby?
- The nearest railway station is Barton-on-Humber, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN18 6HF.