England & Wales Hardwicke Marriage Index
Marriages 1754 - 1837
Langton St Andrew

The Parish

The parish of Langton is located in the extreme north of the East Riding of Yorkshire, thus almost central within the eastern part of the overall county. Langton is located about 3 miles south of the market town of Malton on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Langton sits in lanes in an area almost lacking in significant roads, a very rural spot; the closest numbered road being the B1248 road which connects Malton with Beverley and runs about 2 miles east of Langton. Langton is a small linear village built along an east to west running lane and sits on the northern banks of Menethorpe Beck. Langton would have made its living largely from farming with a mixed agricultural regime. Menethorpe Beck drains the parish westwards to join the River Derwent which heads southwards before reaching the North Sea through the Humber estuary. Langton is sited at about 40 metres above sea level in its valley, local heights rise to over 200 metres to its south as the Wolds rise from the Derwent plains. Langton parish was fairly typically sized for this area of Yorkshire, it covered almost 3,100 acres and supported a population of just over 300 parishioners. In Domesday times Langton was held by one Hugh son of Baldric and was a much more significant place, it boasted an impressive 21 ploughs as well as meadows and a mill.

The Church

St Andrew's church sits on the southern side of Langton's principal lane opposite the village green. The church has little remaining of its mediaeval origins having been largely rebuilt at the start of the 1820s, traces of a 13th century chancel arch are the only ancient parts cited by Pevsner. The building is clearly of little architectural merit as Pevsner dismisses the description in a few lines. The church sits behind a low local stone wall and is well-screened by trees, an arched metal gateway at the eastern end grants access. There are quite a few trees within the churchyard which somewhat restrict the angles available for photography.