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Scandinavian in origin and named after a Norseman called Brand and the suffix of 'settlement or habitation'. At the time of the Norman Conquest, it was held by Cnut, son of Karli and afterwards by Hugh, son of Baldric.
Later the village and the surrounding lands were given to Baron Roger de Mowbray. It was part of the Bulford Hundred. The Baron left the lordship of the manor to Nicholas de Riparia (or de le Ryver) whose family held it until the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The village is situated near the Howardian Hills, south of the North York Moors and on the west side of the village is Brandsby Beck, which flows into the River Foss.
The Church of All Saints is a small building built in the Classical style in 1767-70. Over the centre a cupola provides unusual light effects.
Later the village and the surrounding lands were given to Baron Roger de Mowbray. It was part of the Bulford Hundred. The Baron left the lordship of the manor to Nicholas de Riparia (or de le Ryver) whose family held it until the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
The village is situated near the Howardian Hills, south of the North York Moors and on the west side of the village is Brandsby Beck, which flows into the River Foss.
The Church of All Saints is a small building built in the Classical style in 1767-70. Over the centre a cupola provides unusual light effects.
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- Landmark