Brotton
| Brotton | |
| Yorkshire North Riding | |
|---|---|
 Brotton High Street | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NZ685198 |
| Location: | 54°34’5"N, -0°56’13"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 7,000 (2011 (ward)[1]) |
| Post town: | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
| Postcode: | TS12 |
| Dialling code: | 01287 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland |
Brotton is a village and ancient parish in the North Riding of Yorkshire. It is situated approximately two-and-a-half miles south-east of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 12 miles east of Middlesbrough and 14 miles north-west of Whitby. Together with Skelton it forms part of the civil parish of Skelton and Brotton. In 2002, the village had a population of 5,384.
History
The name of the village (known in mediæval times as 'Broctune') literally means, "town on the brow of a hill", and is listed in the Domesday Book. The hill in question, Warsett Hill, tops the large Huntcliffe which was the site of one of the many Roman signal stations built along the east coast to defend against Anglo-Saxon attack. Brotton was one of a number of manors granted by William the Conqueror to Robert de Brus, Lord of Skelton. Over recent years Brotton has become somewhat isolated because of a bypass which was opened in 1998 between the villages of Skelton-in-Cleveland and Carlin How.
The discovery of ironstone brought major changes to the village and a large increase in the population. The majority of former miners' homes are found in the 'Brickyard' and 'the Park' areas of the village. Lumpsey Mine, the largest of the Brotton mines, opened in the 1880s and closed in 1954. During the First World War Lumpsey Mine had a rail-mounted artillery piece to defend the mine against Zeppelin attack.
Community
Brotton is close to the historic seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, known for its pier, and Guisborough, with its ancient Priory and market.
The village is divided into two parts: 'Top End' (the area east of the railway line) and 'Bottom End' (the area to the west).
Brotton Anglican church is dedicated to St Margaret. The village contains a parade of shops on High Street, and its public houses include The Crown, The Ship, The Green Tree and The Queen's Arms.
Brotton has two primary schools, Badger Hill Primary School and St Peters Church of England school. There is also a school for children with learning difficulties, Kilton Thorpe. The village secondary school, Freebrough Academy, has recently been rebuilt.
The sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes (1875-1950), was born in the village. He designed the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot which is used on Rolls-Royce cars.[2]
References
- ↑ "Redcar & Cleveland ward population 2011". http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689988&c=TS12+2QJ&d=14&e=62&g=6376458&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1437646523043&enc=1. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ Triton, Paul (1986); "Eleanor, in body or spirit?", Rolls-Royce Owners' Club of Australia Library. Retrieved 15 January 2014
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Brotton) |
- Skelton & Brotton Parish Council
- "Welcome to Brotton History", This is the North East, Communigate.co.uk