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"Barugh Ambo, a township in the parish of Kirby-Misperton, Pickering lythe, in the North Riding of the county of York, 5 miles to the N. of New Malton. It comprises Great and Little Barugh. There is a chapel belonging to the Wesleyans."

BARUGHS AMBO.-This township comprises an area of 1,433 acres, and is valued for rateable purposes at £1,830; population, 261. It includes the two hamlets of Great and Little Barugh; the manorial privalages of the former belong to Robert Lesley, Esq., and of the latter to William Scoby. The principal landowners are the two gentlemen above mentioned, and Mr Abraham Farrar.

A chapel-of-ease was erected at Great Barugh a few years ago. It is a hansome structure, consisting of nave, chancel, and aisle, and will seat 250 persons. The school is endowed with £16 a year, and is attended by about 20 children.

The Wesleyans have a chapel at Little barugh, built in 1820, and subsequently enlarged. It is in the Malton circuit.

Information on Barugh Ambo in the Parish of Pikering (Kirby Misperton) taken from “Blumer’s Directory 1891”

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