Gilberdyke is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles (32 km) south-east of York and 19 miles (31 km) west of Hull. Gilberdyke lies near to Howden which is 5 miles (8 km) away. It lies on the B1230 road, 1 mile (2 km) south of the M62 motorway.
| Gilberdyke | |
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 Jubiliee Pond, Gilberdyke | |
  Gilberdyke Location within the East Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 3,430 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE834291 |
| • London | 155 mi (249 km) S |
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| Unitary authority | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BROUGH |
| Postcode district | HU15 |
| Dialling code | 01430 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
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The civil parish is formed by the village of Gilberdyke and the hamletsofBennetland, Hive, Sandholme and Scalby. According to the 2011 UK Census, Gilberdyke parish had a population of 3,430,[1] an increase on the 2001 UK Census figure of 3,028.[2]
The village is served by Gilberdyke railway station with trains operating between Scarborough/Bridlington via Hull to Doncaster and Sheffield, and between Hull and Selby/York.
The village was recorded as simply 'Dyc' in 1234 and 'Dyke' in 1336; 'Gilberdyke' was first mentioned in 1349, and 'Gilbertdike' in 1376. Who 'Gilbert' refers to is unknown.[3]
In 1823, Gilberdyke was in the parish of Eastrington, the WapentakeofHolderness, and the Liberty of St Peter. Population, including the settlements of Hive and Sandholm[e], was 640. Occupations at the time included four farmers, two blacksmiths, two carpenters, a shoemaker, a corn miller, a constable, a schoolmaster, an overseer, and the licensed victualler of The Cross Keys public house.[4]
Current Asking Alexandria and We Are Harlot vocalist Danny Worsnop grew up here.[5]
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