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Acomb, North Yorkshire history

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Etymology

Acomb existed before the Norman Conquest and was the property of the Dean and Chapter of York Minster. The name is most likely derived from the Old English acum, meaning ‘at the oak trees’, and indicates that the original village was established in a heavily wooded area of oaks.

Roman Era

Roman Emperor Septimius Severus was reputed to have been cremated in a military funeral near the site of modern-day Acomb. He died in York (then Eboracum) in 211 AD.

10th and 11th century

During the reign of Edward the Confessor, the village of Acomb was designated as a manor. Most of the land of the village, including the manor, was in the jurisdiction of the archbishop. Land at that time was measured in carucates, of which the village measured two. St Peter refers to the church in York where the Minster would be built.

12th to 16th century

At the time of the Norman conquest, Acomb manor was forested and subject to the king’s laws of the woods. During the 12th century St Stephen’s Church was built and measured 52 feet by 25 feet. Acomb Grange was the residence of the masters of the medieval hospital of St Leonard.

17th to 19th century

From 1623 to 1855, Acomb manor reverted to control by archbishops of the church. The population of Acomb rose steadily in the early 19th century from 587, in 1801, to 762 some 30 years later. The former railway carriageworks in Holgate and around Leeman Road were built around 1854.

20th century

In 1920, the Corporation of York purchased Acomb Hall to provide maternity facilities in the city. The Maternity Hospital opened in 1922, but was re-classified for geriatric treatment in 1954. On 12 February 1934, the Regent Cinema opened in Acomb, located right on the boundary between Acomb and Holgate. It had 899 seats arranged over stalls and a single balcony.

Acomb, North Yorkshire geography / climate

The centre of Acomb lies approximately two and a quarter miles from the centre of York. In addition to Acomb Green, there are several smaller open areas that make up Acomb. The largest open space is Acomb Wood and is managed by the Woodland Trust. Bachelor Hill is the highest point in Acomb at approximately 90 ft above sea level.

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Acomb, North Yorkshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Acomb, North Yorkshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Acomb, North Yorkshire’s information audio spots:

Woodthorpe, North Yorkshire The name Woodthorpe is generally used for the areas south of Acomb Wood and east to Moorcroft Road and Acorn Way. To the east is Dringhouses, to the north is Foxwood, and to the west is Acomb Park. In January 2017 Katie Rough was killed by asphyxiation and stabbed in the neck near her home by a 15-year-old female.

Dringhouses Dringhouses is a suburb, formerly a village, in York, England. It is bounded by the Knavesmire, an open area of land on which York Racecourse is situated, to the east, Askham Bog and the A64 to the south, Woodthorpe and Foxwood to the west, and Acomb and Holgate to the north. The name derives from “Drengeshirses” and means “the houses of the drengs”

Clarence Street Clarence Street is a former rugby stadium in York, England. From 1885 until 1989 it was the home of York F.C. (later York R.L.F.C.) The site is now housing.

York St John University York St John University (originally established as York Diocesan College), often abbreviated to YSJ, is a public university located on a large urban campus in York, England. It achieved university status in 2006 and in 2015 the University was given research degree awarding powers for PhD and doctoral programmes.

Wandesford House Wandesford House is one of twelve still-functioning almshouses in York, England. Built in 1739 and opened in 1743, the house is an important example of the classical style in the city. The almshouse is listed by Historic England as a Grade II* building.

Gillygate Gillygate is a street in York, in England, immediately north of the city centre. It is located north of York’s city centre and is located in the centre of the town. The name of the street is “Gillygate” and “Gillgate”

Ogleforth Ogleforth is a street in the city centre of York, in England. It is one of the streets in the centre of the city and is located in the north of York.

Duncombe Place Duncombe Place is a street in the city centre of York, in England. Duncombe Street is one of the streets in the centre of the city.

Monkgate Monkgate is a street in York, North Yorkshire running north-east from the city centre. It is one of the main streets in the North Yorkshire city of York.

Petergate Petergate is a street in the city centre of York, in England. It is divided into High Petergate and Low Petergate. The well-known view of the Minster is described by the City of York Council as “excellent”

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