Withernwick

Withernwick is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Hull city centre and 5 miles (8 km) south of Hornsea. According to the 2011 UK census, Withernwick parish had a population of 453, a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 474. The name Withernwick derives from the Old English wiðþornwīc meaning 'trading settlement by the thorn tree'. Alternatively, the first element could possibly derive from the Old Norse personal name Vith-Forni.

The parish church of St Alban is a Grade II listed building. Over the past few years the village has been in decline, having lost its post office, school, Methodist chapel and village hall.

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Historic England. "St Alban's Church (1346630)". National Heritage List for England. Withernwick in the Domesday Book Withernwick information for visitors in Yorkshire.com Withernwick village website