Firby
FIRBY, a township, in the parish of Westow, union of Malton, wapentake of Buckrose, E. riding of York, 5 miles (S. W. by S.) from Malton; containing 36 inhabitants. It is bounded on the north and west by the river Derwent, and comprises 490 acres of land. The Hall is a neat mansion, situated on a gentle acclivity, and encompassed by well-wooded grounds.
Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.