Acklam (Acklam)
Acklam is a small village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England although it is historically part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is situated approximately 12 mi north-east of York city centre and 6 mi south of the town of Malton.
Acklam is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Aclum in the East Riding and gave its name to the Hundred. The Lord in 1066 was named as Siward and comprised 4 ploughlands with 2 Lord's plough teams and a church. The village lay within the ancient Wapentake of Buckrose
The etymology of the name is derived from Old English āc (an oak tree) and lēah (a forest or wood clearing).
There are the remains of an earthwork motte and bailey castle on a ridge overlooking the village to the south.
Acklam is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Aclum in the East Riding and gave its name to the Hundred. The Lord in 1066 was named as Siward and comprised 4 ploughlands with 2 Lord's plough teams and a church. The village lay within the ancient Wapentake of Buckrose
The etymology of the name is derived from Old English āc (an oak tree) and lēah (a forest or wood clearing).
There are the remains of an earthwork motte and bailey castle on a ridge overlooking the village to the south.
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Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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GBP | Pound sterling | £ | 2 |
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EN | English language |
GD | Gaelic language |
CY | Welsh language |