About Bilbrough

 

 
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Bilbrough is about half a mile from the Roman road from York to Tadcaster.  Roman remains have been found here.  Being on a moraine about 150 feet above sea level, the village commands extensive views over the flat vale of York.

Bilbrough’s most notable historical association is with Thomas Fairfax, 1612 - 1671.  His tomb and that of his wife Anne lies in the 15th century chapel of the church of St. James.

 

Places of interest

Ingrish Hill, site of beacon in Napoleonic wars

The Manor, built 1901

Old Bilbrough Manor

Bilbrough Grange – 18th century

The Three Hares and former Blacksmith’s shop

The joiner’s shop – behind the Coronation seat

The cave alleged to have been used by Dick Turpin

 

A double CD and a full tape are available about Bilbrough.  This is entitled “Bilbrough - A talk through history”.  It is a conversation between Mrs. Ethel Totty and Peter Baines.  Mrs Totty has lived in the village for all of her 96 years.  Her family have served the Fairfax family for centuries.  The CD costs £10 and the cassette £7 and may be ordered from Peter Baines on 01937 530827.  All profits are being given to the church of St. James.

 

 

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This site was last updated 05-06-2004