Husthwaite is a village and civil parish in Hambleton district of
North Yorkshire on the edge of the moors overlooking the Vale of
York. York is seventeen miles to the south and approximately four
miles north of Easingwold.
Although in a rural location it has a mixed population of 430
and is fortunate to have a strong sense of community with a good
range of local services.
The name probably derives from the Middle English 'hous', from
Old English 'hus' meaning a house and thwaite - a piece of land or
land cleared of woods and converted to tillage. Husthwaite is also
the surname of a small number of families worldwide.
The village is a Designated Conservation Area and is adjacent to
the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Part of the parish is
within the nationally designated Howardian Hills Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It is an ancient settlement with one of the oldest buildings
being St. Nicholas’ Parish Church dating from the twelfth century,
which, with the Village Green, forms the centre of the village.
St. Nicholas Parish Church, built in the 12 Century of simple
Norman construction, with a number of original features which can
still be seen today. The churchyard has many gravestones which span
for centuries and also includes the village war memorial.
From the village, the route past the cache takes you to a T
junction. Explore the beauty that is Newburgh Priory, a magnificent
family house set within the picturesque landscape of the Howardian
Hills near Coxwold. Standing on the site of an Augustinian priory,
which was founded in 1145, it is a fine stately home in a superb
setting with breathtaking views to the Kilburn White Horse in the
distance. The extensive grounds contain a water garden, walled
garden, topiary yews and woodland walks together with a large lake.
The Priory is still lived in by the current owners Sir George and
Lady Wombwell and both they and their children carry out the day to
day running of the house and surrounding Estate. The house and
grounds are open to the public for guided tours in April, May and
June as well as a Tearoom located in the charming old priory
kitchens selling home-baked cakes and scones. The Estate is a
traditional Northern estate comprising of over 6,000 acres
incorporating a range of let agricultural, residential and
commercial property, large tracts of woodland, a pheasant shoot and
of course the Priory itself together with the Historic
parkland.
Alternatively visit the many woodland walks in and around
Yearsley or the impressive Oulston Reservoir. All are along the
perfect route toward Malton.
Another drive by cache for Husthwaite. A small plastic box jam
packed with goodies for swaps and a pencil and log.