Scriven
SCRIVEN, with Tentergate, a township, in the parish of Knaresborough, Lower division of the wapentake of Claro, W. riding of York, 1 mile (N. by W.) from Knaresborough; containing 1435 inhabitants. The township comprises about 1598 acres, and includes the villages of Scriven and Tentergate, which latter forms part of the town of Knaresborough. Scriven Park is the handsome residence of Sir Charles Slingsley, Bart. The tithes have been commuted for £212. 1. 4., of which £60. 1. 4. are payable to the vicar.
Transcribed from A Topographical Dictionary of England, by Samuel Lewis, seventh edition, published 1858.