Where is Thornton Curtis?

Thornton Curtis is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN39 6XW), in the parish of Thornton Curtis.

How do I get to Thornton Curtis?

The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN39 6XW.

Is Thornton Curtis a protected site?

Yes — Thornton Curtis is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Thornton Curtis?

The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN39 6XW.

Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thornton Curtis

In or near Barrow upon Humber.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Thornton Curtis — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Thornton Abbey · 2.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Thornton Curtis is a museum 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

Thornton Curtis is a museum located in Yorkshire. It showcases local history and heritage through various exhibits and collections. The museum offers insights into the area's past and its significance within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

The population of Thornton Curtis remained relatively stable for the 110 years from 1850 to 1960; since 1960 a marked decline can be seen. {| class="wikitable" align="right" |+Population History| ! Year !! Population |- |1801 |242 |- |1811 |300 |- |1821 |328 |- |1831 |362 |- |1841 |393 |- |1851 |497 |- |1861 |483 |- |1871 |478 |- |1881 |491 |- |1891 |489 |- |1901 |477 |- |1911 |452 |- |1921 |481 |- |1931 |467 |- |1941 |N/A |- |1951 |422 |- |1961 |403 |- |1971 |336 |- |1981 |308 |- |1991 |279 |- |2001 |246 |- |2011 |295 |} Information from the United Kingdom Census 2001:

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.6465, -0.3564
District: North Lincolnshire
Parish: Thornton Curtis
Postcode: DN39 6XW
Parliamentary constituency: Brigg and Immingham
Nearest railway station: Thornton Abbey — 2.4 km

Sources

wikipedia: Thornton Curtis (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Abbeys & priories · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thornton Abbey

Thornton Abbey — Grade I listed abbey in Thornton Curtis, North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England, UK.

👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk

The remains of the Chapter House, Thornton Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 1236793

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Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

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Places to stay

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thornton Hunt Inn

Thornton Hunt Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.

↗ thorntonhuntinn.co.uk

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Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Marshlands Alpacas

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Silver Birch Holiday Home Park

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