MONKTON (MOOR), a parish in the ainsty of the
city, and East riding of the county of YORK, comprising
the townships of Hessey and Moor-Monkton, and
containing 430 inhabitants, of which number, 269 are
in the township of Moor-Monkton, 7 miles(N.W. byW.)
from York. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of York, rated in the king's books at
£16. 19. 7., and in the patronage of the Crown. The
church, dedicated to All Saints, is an ancient structure,
situated half a mile from the village. A free
school has been endowed by Sir Saville and Lady Sarah
Slingsby, for twelve poor children. Red House, built in
the reign of Charles I. by Sir Henry Slingsby, commands
a noble and extensive view, including the city and cathedral
of York.