SNEATON, a parish in the liberty of WHITBYSTRAND,
North riding of the county of YORK, 2 miles
(S. by W.) from Whitby, containing 251 inhabitants.
The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry of Cleve
land, and diocese of York, rated in the king's books at
£13. 2. 6., and in the patronage of James Wilson, Esqv
at whose expense the present church, which is in the
decorated style, was lately erected, the former edifice
having fallen to decay. He also established a free school
for all the children of parishioners. Courts leet and
baron are held here.