Visit Thormanby Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Thormanby

  

Thormanby Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Thormanby

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Thormanby history

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Thormanby is derived from the Old Norse personal name of Thormothr / Þórmóðr (Tormod in modern Norwegian) The name means “Thor’s gift” (i.e. “mind” and “courage”) The village is mentioned twice in the Domesday Book of 1086 as “Tormozbi” in the Yarlestre wapentake.

Thormanby landmarks

The village church is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene and is a Grade II* listed building. It was built in the 12th century and has been subject to frequent changes up to 1955. Near the Rectory is a small redundant Wesleyan chapel, built in 1875, which is now a private house.

Thormanby geography / climate

The village lies at and elevation between 148 feet (45 m) and 180 feet (55 m) The nearest settlements are the hamlet of Birdforth 0.7 miles (1.1 km) to the north. The Thirsk and Malton branch of the North Eastern Railway passes through the parish.

Topography

The surface elevation is relatively consistent, varying in height from 103 feet (31.4 m) to 175 feet (53.3 m) above Ordnance Survey data. In the south there is an area of low-lying carr (landform) – Sun Beck, Birdforth Beck and Ings Beck, which are part of the tributary system of the River Swale, drain the land.

You can visit Thormanby places with Walkfo Thormanby to hear history at Thormanby’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Thormanby has 9 places to visit in our interactive Thormanby map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Thormanby, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Thormanby places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Thormanby & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 9 audio facts unique to Thormanby places in an interactive Thormanby map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Thormanby Places Map
9 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Thormanby tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Thormanby

  

Best Thormanby places to visit

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

St Mary’s Church, Birdforth St Mary’s Church, or Birdforth Old Chapel, is a former Anglican church in the village of Birdforth, North Yorkshire. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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