Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire
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Stamford Bridge is a large village on the River Derwent in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, approximately 9 miles to the east of York. The Battle of Stamford Bridge on September 25 1066 marked the end of the Viking era in Britain.
The settlement was called Pons Belli by the Normans, meaning battle bridge. Rents of freeholders and cottagers were recorded in 1368 and there was a common oven recorded the same year.
The east-west road crossing the river at Stamford Bridge became one of the main roads from York to the East Riding and the coast.
In 1882 the population was 449; in 2001 the population was 3394.
The village suffered from record floods in November 2000 which seriously flooded 30 businesses and homes. Flood defences have now been installed, costing £3.7 million.
The Corn Mill was built in 1591 and is thought to have been the third mill to have been built on the site with the same foundations. The Corn Mill is now a block of 12 luxury two-bedroom apartments whose prices started from £135,000.
The Derwent Plastics factory, on the west side of the river, was established in 1934 when a former brewery was converted into a workshop.
The village also has its own caravan park, nursing home; bowls, football and cricket clubs and many other facilities. The village has many amenities for both residents and visitors passing through on their way to the coast. There are four pubs, The Three Cups and The Swordsman (which both provide food), the Stamford and Bay Horse. A Pizza/Kebab shop, a fish and chip shop and a Chinese take-away/restaurant provide other dining options. A local potter has a shop in the village square where you can purchase some of his hand created wares.
Stamford Bridge is also the veterinary home of television vet Matt Brash with his newly opened surgery standing proud next to the bridge.
See also
A 360o picture of Stamford Bridge and the memorial for the battle of Stamford Bridgeno:Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire