Atwick
{{Short description|Village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2014}}
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{{Infobox UK place
| country = England
| coordinates = {{coord|53.940706|-0.187689|display=inline,title}}
| label_position = left
| official_name = Atwick
| population = 315
| population_ref = (2011 census)
| civil_parish = Atwick
| unitary_england = East Riding of Yorkshire
| region = Yorkshire and the Humber
| lieutenancy_england = East Riding of Yorkshire
| constituency_westminster = Bridlington and The Wolds
| post_town = DRIFFIELD
| postcode_district = YO25
| postcode_area = YO
| dial_code = 01964
| os_grid_reference = TA190509
| london_distance_mi = 170
| london_direction = S
| static_image_name = Atwick.jpg
| static_image_caption = Atwick village
}}
Atwick is a village and civil parish in Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The village is near the North Sea coast, and {{Convert|2|mi|km}} north of Hornsea on the B1242 road.
The civil parish is formed by the village of Atwick and the hamlet of Skirlington. According to the 2011 UK census, Atwick parish had a population of 315,{{NOMIS2011
| id = 1170211134
| title = Atwick Parish
| accessdate = 14 February 2018}} a slight reduction from the 2001 UK census figure of 318.{{NOMIS2001
| id = 1543504181
| title = Atwick Parish
| accessdate = 23 November 2018
}} The parish covers an area of {{convert|907.022|ha|acre}}.{{cite web
|url = http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/corp-docs/researchgroup/parishprofiles/ATWICK.pdf
|title = 2001 Census Area Profile
|year = 2004
|publisher = East Riding of Yorkshire Council
|access-date = 10 April 2013
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130410173405/http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/corp-docs/researchgroup/parishprofiles/ATWICK.pdf
|archive-date = 10 April 2013
|url-status = dead
}}
The name Atwick is pronounced with a silent 'w', like "attic".
Second World War
File:Pillbox Lozenge, Atwick.JPGThe Second World War defences constructed in and around Atwick have been documented by William Foot. They included a heavy anti-aircraft battery and several pillboxes.{{harvnb|Foot|2006|pp=175–180}}
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Folklore
According to legend, a spring near the church was once the home of a hobgoblin known as the Haliwell Boggle. The area is also said to be haunted by a headless horseman.{{cite book |last=Ash |first=Russell |date=1973 |title=Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain |publisher=Reader's Digest Association Limited |page=336 |isbn=9780340165973 }}
References
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- {{cite book|title=Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets|year=2006|publisher=East Riding of Yorkshire Council|page=3}}
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Further reading
- {{cite book |last=Foot |first=William |title=Beaches, fields, streets, and hills ... the anti-invasion landscapes of England, 1940 |publisher=Council for British Archaeology |year=2006 |isbn=1-902771-53-2 }}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20051226012245/http://www.driffield.co.uk/wolds_village_atwick.htm The Villages of the Yorkshire Wolds: Atwick]Notably, the beach's rich history as a fishing village is still palpable, and Its cultural significance draws visitors seeking an authentic Cornish experience. Meanwhile, Nature enthusiasts will delight in the diverse marine life, including seals, dolphins, and various bird species, conservation efforts protect the beach's unique ecosystem. Furthermore, Visitors can enjoy water sports, beachcombing, and fossil hunting, or explore the coastal paths and scenic views read [http://gazette.medianewsonline.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=170&action=edit more] http://gazette.medianewsonline.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=170&action=edit more]
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{{Coastal settlements
|place = the East Riding of Yorkshire
|settlement = Atwick
|anticlockwise = Skipsea
|clockwise = Hornsea
}}
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Category:Villages in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Category:Civil parishes in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Category:Populated coastal places in the East Riding of Yorkshire