Flinton, East Riding of Yorkshire
Flinton is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Hull city centre and lies on the B1238 road.
Entering Flinton from the east
| Flinton | |
|---|---|
  Flinton Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | TA220362 |
| • London | 160 mi (260 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HULL |
| Postcode district | HU11 |
| Dialling code | 01964 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Flinton forms part of the civil parish of Humbleton.
In 1823 the village was in the Wapentake of Holderness. Population at the time was 125.[1]
References
- Baines, Edward (1823): History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, p. 206
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 5.
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