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The Lost Pubs of North Yorkshire / Boroughbridge / Kirby Hill

No. 35 of 36 in the 2010 compilation

White Horse

Also known as White Swan

A former Kirby Hill hostelry known by two names.

Closedas recorded in 2010

Known history

Bernard Porter's compilation identifies this former hostelry under the names White Horse and White Swan. The dates of the different names and the original location need further investigation.

Source: Bernard Porter, Hostelries in Boroughbridge (February 2010)

Baines's 1823 directory lists Matthew Hanby, victualler, at the White Horse, Kirby Hill.

Source: Baines's Directory, 1823: Kirby Hill parish trades and professions

Dates

WhatWhenConfidence
Matthew Hanby, victualler1823DocumentedBaines's Directory, 1823: Kirby Hill parish trades and professions

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Open questions

  • Where did it stand?
  • Which name came first?

Particulars

Address
Kirby Hill
Area
Kirby Hill
Historic parish
Kirby Hill (Kirkby-on-the-Moor)
Riding
North Riding
Kind of house
Inn
Status
Former inn. Exact site not verified.

Where

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Sources

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  1. Bernard Porter, Hostelries in Boroughbridge (February 2010)
    Boroughbridge Town Council memories archive
  2. Baines's Directory, 1823: Kirby Hill parish trades and professions
    GENUKI transcription

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