Patrington: Parish Church and Local History

Patrington brings together architectural history, a historically shaped townscape and a walk through the South Holderness countryside. Its main points of interest are the Church of St Patrick, the Patrington War Memorial and the historic centre. Bus connections with Hull, road access and information for cyclists are also relevant when planning your visit. The named walk has a different focus from the sights in the village.

Church and Local History

The Church of St Patrick is a parish church with a cruciform plan. Most of the building dates from the first half of the 14th century; the spire and east window were added later, from the late 14th to the early 15th century. This distinguishes the main body of the building from later additions in terms of their dates. The cruciform plan describes the shape of the building, while the dates place its different construction phases in context. For anyone interested in architecture, the church provides a tangible reference point for Patrington’s architectural history.

Another historical reference point is the Patrington War Memorial. It was unveiled on 10 November 1917 and is listed as a Grade II building. The unveiling date and the listing describe different aspects: one identifies a historical date, the other the building’s category. Together with the church, the memorial offers another perspective on the history of the village.

The special character and appearance of the Patrington Conservation Area stem from its historic role as a small market town and from its historic centre. The focus is therefore not only on individual buildings: the relationship between its former role as a market town and its centre is also part of understanding Patrington.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Bus routes 75 and X7 connect Patrington with the Hull Interchange. The most direct road route from Hull to Patrington is via the A1033. This gives you a bus connection and a road route as different ways to travel there. If you choose the bus, check the current timetable before travelling; if you’re travelling by road, take current conditions into account.

A large car park is located beside the Church of St Patrick, directly on the High Street. Its location also makes the car park a useful landmark in this part of Patrington.

Cycling and Walking

Cycling in Patrington is relatively easy because the terrain is mostly flat. However, road conditions also matter when planning your route: road surfaces around Patrington are generally poor, and there is a lot of agricultural and goods traffic. The information about the terrain and road conditions answers different questions. Take both into account and ride carefully on local roads.

The “A Short Stroll from Patrington” walk leads through the South Holderness countryside and past a former Royal Air Force station. Its focus differs from the architectural and local history: here, the countryside and the connection with the former station take centre stage. When weighing up Patrington’s different themes, you can distinguish between historical points of interest in the village and this walk through the countryside.

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