Regional Information
Howsham is a tiny community of just 20 houses about 10 miles north east of York. As an early feudal village, the community's fortunes have been inextricably linked to those of the manor house. This has seen a fluctuation of population from a high of 199 in 1891 to a low of 112 in 1982.
The village was originally created to provide accommodation for local people employed on the estate. But during the 17th century it became fashionable to convert formal gardens back to open parkland, and subsequently many of the cottages were removed to improve the vistas. Today the population is around 160 people.
