An image of St Mary Magdalene Church, the village being part of the De Brus fief of Hartness, established some 900 years ago. Along with Stranton All Saints it was granted to Guisborough Priory. See also ""In the Footstep's of Robert Bruce" by Alan Young & Michael J Stead. In addition, "The Brus Family" in England & Scotland 1100-1295. by Ruth M Blakey
