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Sutton on Hull retains the character of a traditional village with winding streets of mediaeval origin overlooked by a 14th century church and some property boundaries recalling the mediaeval open field system. In the19th century, proximity to Kingston upon Hull led to the development of institutional buildings and big houses for wealthy residents from the city. During the course of the mid to late 20th century the village became surrounded by modern housing estates. It does, however, retain extensive areas of green space with many trees and bushes throughout.

The extent of the Conservation Area is defined here: Link comprising: Albert Terrace, Barbara Robson Playing Field and Aquagreen, Chamberlain Close, Chamberlain Court, Chamberlain Street: 1-15 (odds) and 10-16 (evens), Church Close, Church Mount, Church Street, College Street, High Trees Mount, Holly Mount, Hornbeams Court, Kingfisher Rise, Kirk Close, Leads Road: Mona House and West Parade, Lowgate, Lowgate Close, Mount Pleasant, Potterill Lane, Priestgate, Providence Terrace, Rutland Terrace, Saltshouse Road: 350-378 (evens) and 351-375 (odds), The Avenue: Cramond Lodge and 2a & 2b, Watson Street, Woodside.

Sutton Village Conservation Area Appraisal: Link

Photos of the Church of St James: Link

Further reading:
‘British History Online: Sutton’ pp 470-475: Link
‘Sutton, Bransholme and Wawne’ by Merrill Rhodes, 2006
‘A Stroll around the Sutton Village Conservation Area’ by Sutton-in-Holderness Conservation Society, 2009
‘Sutton-in-Holderness’ by Thomas Blashill, 1900
‘The History and Antiquities of the Seigniory of Holderness’ by George Poulson, 1841, pp 323-341
Wikipedia: Link

* The Sutton and Wawne Museum, The Old School, 25 Church Street, Sutton on Hull, is open Fridays, 10:00 to 14:00: Link

Created: Sun, 25 May 2025, Updated: Sun, 25 May 2025