Place:


Hambleton  North Riding

 

In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Hambleton like this:

HAMBLETON-HILLS, a hill range in N. R. Yorkshire. It extends about 7 miles from N by W to S by E; is distant, near the south end, 5½ miles E from Thirsk; presents a bold appearance, forming a fine background to many landscapes; and commands extensive and charming views.

Hambleton through time

Click here for graphs and data of how Hambleton has changed over two centuries. For statistics for historical units named after Hambleton go to Units and Statistics.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Hambleton in North Riding | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/17292

Date accessed: 19th March 2024


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