| AdminHistory | The Skirlaugh Poor Law Union was created in 1837, its workhouse was constructed in 1838-1839. The Board of Guardians ceased to exist in 1930.
The Skirlaugh Poor Law Union included the following: Aldbrough, Arnold, Arram, Atwick, Benningholme and Grange, Bilton, Bonwick, Brandesburton, Catfoss, Catwick, Coniston, Cowdens Ambo, Danthorpe, Dunnington, East Newton, Ellerby, Elstronwick, Fitling, Flinton, Ganstead, Garton with Grimston, Goxhill, Great Hatfield, Hempholme, Hornsea with Burton, Humbleton, Lelley, Little Hatfield, Long Riston, Mappleton, Marton, Moor Town, North Skirlaugh, Nunkeeling with Bewholme, Rise, Rolston, Seaton and Wassand, Sigglesthorne, South Skirlaugh, Skirlington, Sproatley, Swine, Thirtleby, West Newton with Burton Constable, Withernwick, Wyton. (Source: Post Office Directory, 1879). |