Laytham
Laytham is a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Howden town centre and 3 miles (5 km) west of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor.
| Laytham | |
|---|---|
 View of farm at Laytham | |
  Laytham Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| OS grid reference | SE748395 |
| • London | 165 mi (266 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO42 |
| Dialling code | 01757 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
There is currently 1 working farm and approximately 10 houses. Some are being built on an old farm.
Laytham forms part of the civil parish of Foggathorpe.
In 1823 Laytham was in the parish of Aughton and the Wapentake of Harthill. Occupations included seven farmers, with a gentleman in residence.[1]
References
- Baines, Edward (1823): History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York, p. 362
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 7.
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