Marrick is situated on the northern banks of the Swale, below which is the church, being the nave of the chapel that belonged a Nunnery of Benedictine Nuns, founded here in the latter end of the reign of king Stephen, by Roger de Ask. The Hospital on Stanemore belonged to these Nuns. There is an institution here, called the Duke of Bolton's charity, for the benefit of two poor widows not receiving parochial relief, which amounts to 5. 12s. per annum. Pop. included with Marrick.
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The Priory , Marrick. A chapel , Marrick. There is further information about this parish from Bulmer's 1890 History and Directory of the North Riding. FHS These pages are intended for personal use only, so please respect the conditions of use.