Skerne, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Skerne Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Leonard.[1] The church is substantially Norman, particularly the nave, chancel and south doorway. The north aisle is 13th-century. The Perpendicular tower is ashlar faced. Three interior effigies, possibly, according to Pevsner, 12th- or 13th-century, are opposite the church door: a cross-legged knight holding a small shield, a woman shown within a quatrefoil, and between these a baby.[2]
In 1823 Skerne inhabitants numbered 251. Occupations included eleven farmers, a tailor, a flax dresser who was also a corn miller, and the landlord of the Board public house.[3]
In 1982 the Skerne sword was found in an archaeological excavation near the village.[4]
Skerne public house, The Eagle, closed in 2004.[5] It was one of only 11 left in the UK without a bar counter, and served beer through a set of cash register handpulls. Prior to that beer was drawn directly from the barrels in the cellar and brought up in enamel jugs.[5] Planning permission was granted in 2011 for conversion to residential usage.[6] The Eagle is Grade II listed by Historic England.[5][6][7]
Governance
On 1 April 1935 the parish of Wansford was merged with Skerne,[8] on 9 March 1979 the merged parish was renamed "Skerne & Wansford".[9] In 1931 the parish of Skerne (prior to the merge) had a population of 203.[10]
References
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External links
- "Skerne: Geographical and Historical information from the year 1892." (Bulmers'), Genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 16 April 2012
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