| Tibthorpe | |
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  Tibthorpe Location within theEast Riding of Yorkshire | |
| Population | 157 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE961553 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DRIFFIELD |
| Postcode district | YO25 |
| Dialling code | 01377 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
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| 53°59′07″N0°32′06″W / 53.985265°N 0.535096°W /53.985265; -0.535096 | |
Tibthorpe is a village andcivil parish in theEast Riding of Yorkshire, England. According to the2011 UK census, Tibthorpe parish had a population of 157,[1] a decrease on the2001 UK census figure of 162.[2]It is 5 miles (8 km) to the west ofDriffield on the edge of theYorkshire Wolds, it lies on theB1248 road between the villages ofBainton to the south andWetwang to the north. High Wood and Low Wood to the south are a haven for wildlife.
The name Tibthorpe derives from either theOld English orOld Norse personal nameTibba/Tibbi, and the Old Norseþorp meaning 'secondary settlement'.[3]
The village has a long history stretching back to before theDomesday Book when it was known as Tibetorp. It is recorded that centuries ago monks fromWatton Abbey pastured sheep around the village and could rest at a 'chapel of ease' located in the village.
The village has nopub, school or church. There was once a Methodist Chapel, built in 1823, that was demolished some years ago, along with a number of 18th century cottages, during road construction.
In the past several small businesses flourished in the village, including acobbler, a fishmonger, a milkman, a butcher and a fruiterer as well as a village store andblacksmith.
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