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| HistoryHistory of HampsthwaiteThe earliest written record of the settlement (circa 1180) is as “Hamethwayt” in the Early Yorkshire Charters. The name 'Thwaite' comes from the Old Scandinavian word 'thveit', meaning 'clearing, meadow or paddock' and Hampsthwaite simply means the thwaite, or meadow, of Hamr or Hammall. An alternative possibility is that the name 'Hamps' may derive from the Middle English, 'Hanespe', which means 'summer dry', i.e. dry in summer. It is not clear that this was ever a feature of the River Nidd which runs through here although the Roman road from 'Olicana' (Ilkley) to 'Isurium' (Aldborough) crossed the Nidd at Hamps-thwaite and this led to the development of a market. Hampsthwaite was situated within the Forest of Knaresborough, which was established as a royal hunting preserve in the time of the Conqueror. The church of Hampsthwaite was in existence soon after the Norman Conquest and was at one time in the possession of the monks of Knaresborough. Hampsthwaite Buildings ArchiveAbout this website:The Hampsthwaite Village Society has for some time been hoping to publish the second in its series of books about the village. The first book was published in 1999 and comprised a collection of reminiscences by long-standing residents of the village. The second book will deal with the village buildings and their histories. This website hopes to support and extend the work on that second volume by creating an archive of all the village buildings and collecting together every available scrap of interesting information about them. The website will not simply deal with matters of construction and design but also with the social and human events associated with them. How many residents are aware, for example . . .Directory of Hampsthwaite buildingsDetails of buildings with a text already prepared can be linked to below. Click on titles to view. Interactive Map of HampsthwaiteDrag the cursor to reveal different parts of the village and use the zoom tool to enlarge the view. Click on 'View Hampsthwaite in a larger map' to access StreetView where this is available. Calverley InfoCalverleyInfo is dedicated to the collection and free publication of all historical and genealogical information pertaining to Calverley Parish and the surrounding district and villages - including Hampsthwaite. Historical MiscellanyA collection of records, documents, photos and film relating to the history of Hampsthwaite A History of Hampsthwaite - Book 1Book 1 *BUY NOW!*A collection of villagers' reminiscences describing life in Hampsthwaite since the early 20th century. Old photographs of the village including Church Street, High Street and properties that have disappeared or been replaced. Tales of school life, lunch in the café, the village shops, working on the farm and much more. Hampsthwaite Conservation AreaDownload a PDF file publication by Harrogate District Council containing a wealth of information on the history, development, architecture, setting and spatial characteristics of the Hampsthwaite conservation area and including a simplified map showing the area boundary.
Gravestone Photographic ResourceThe Gravestone Photographic Resource project is an attempt to provide a much needed on-line resource for family historians. When the project first started all the monuments in a burial ground of people born before 1901 were photographed. These images are then used to extract all names and details from each monument. Once all the images have been processed, the information is added to the internet database.Go to the site and search for Hampsthwaite to see the names that appear on the gravestone photographs for St Thomas a Beckett Parish Church Ancestry.co.ukThere are currently over 4 billion records available to search. From historical censuses and parish records, to military records and passenger lists, your family's past is waiting to be discovered. To discover your long lost ancestors, start here. The Unnetie Digitisation ProjectThe New Opportunities Fund (NOF) has awarded North Yorkshire County Library Service funding to conserve and promote several unique photographic archives stored at the County Library Headquarters, Harrogate and Scarborough libraries. Go to the site and search for Hampsthwaite to see old photos of our village Hampsthwaite infoHistorical and genealogical information pertaining to the Yorkshire parish of Hampsthwaite and the surrounding district and villages. |
