Self Help-report a fault

22 August 2016 by Roger Hudson

To expedite repairs or maintenance, the following on-line links are available for members of the public to use;

Street Lighting

http://www.ryedale.gov.uk/report-street-light-fault.html

or phone Ryedale District Council on: 01653 600666

Road problems e.g. potholes, blocked drains

https://onlineforms.northyorks.gov.uk/citizenportal/form.aspx?form=Report_a_pothole

http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/25127/Roads—drains-and-gullies

or phone North Yorkshire County Council on: 01609 534527

Sinnington is a picturesque village located just off the A170 between Pickering and Kirkbymoorside part within the North York Moors National Park. The village name originates from medieval times and was known as the ‘settlement on the Seven’ after the river which runs through. There are approximately 280 residents living in a wide range of properties.

The village has a 12th-century church, a school, an inn (the Fox and Hounds), a village hall and a chapel built in the 1800’s. By the church stands a Medieval hall built around the same time and was once possibly an early chapel, a rectory and a tithe barn in later years.

On the village green stands a Maypole which is used on May Day for traditional dancing at the annual Mayfair. Close by is a very old Packhorse bridge of unknown original purpose and at the southern end of the village, there is a Pinfold formerly used to keep escaped farm animals.

Much of the village history is recorded by the Sinnington Local History Group which has published a village map and guide that provides local information for visitors. A copy can be purchased from the Fox and Hounds Inn on Main Street or from the History Group.

Visitors can also find local information on a village information board next to the village green.