There is here a very good school chiefly supported by the Marquis of Ailesbury, who is lord of the manor, and who built a school room for its use in 1817, masters salary 60. per annum. This place is noted for its excellent quarry of free stone, in great repute for making grind-stones. The living, which is in the patronage of the Marquis of Ailesbury, is of the value of 100. A small hamlet pleasantly situated in Colsterdale. Please see the North Riding Look-up Exchange , remembering to read the instructions.
Churches Here are photographs of Churches etc.
The Methodist Chapel , East Witton. There is further information about this parish from Bulmer's 1890 History and Directory of the North Riding. These pages are intended for personal use only, so please respect the conditions of use.