KEXBY

1822 Thomas Langdale

Area 1751 acres; Population 150 persons; rateable value £1813; assessed property £1480.

This place lies on the east bank of the river Derwent, and was, until recently, a township in the parish of Catton, on the opposite side of the river.

Lord Wenlock is the owner of all the soil (except 34 acres) and Lord of the manor.

The river here is crossed by a good stone bridge built in 1650 by Sir Roger Jacques, Treasurer, and thoroughly repaired in 1778.

The Church (St Paul) is a neat edifice in the Early English style built by Lord Wenlock in 1852; and soon after its erection Kexby became an independent parish. It consists of a nave, chancel, tower and spire. The interior is neat, and the east window is filled with stained glass. The Living is a Perpetual Curacy, in the gift of Lord Wenlock, and the incumbency of the Rev Arthur Maister. Annual value £121, besides a good Parsonage house erected in 1852.

The village is small and stands 6 miles E by S of York. A Dame school is supported by Lord Wenlock. Kexby Hall was formerly moated.

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