Ellerker

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Many thanks to Diana for facilitating this camera's location. This camera is capitally funded by Hull UniversityThe Energy and Environment Institute was established at the University of Hull in late 2016, with the vision to be an internationally leading centre for research that focuses on global sustainability challenges. It brings together leading interdisciplinary academics to tackle global issues surrounding climate change and its consequences on livelihoods. The Institute has three primary goals: to research and discover; to innovate and deliver impact; and to act as a regional anchor and beacon for world leading research and knowledge exchange. Within our “Global change, risk and resilience” theme, Institute staff are deploying a number of sensor arrays that will enable near real-time high frequency monitoring of water quantity and quality in a range of settings, from the urban environment around the University campus (https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/research/institutes/energy-and-environment-institute/our-work/sudslab-uk) and the towns of Doncaster, Immingham and Grimsby, to rural environments such as the River Hull catchment and the West Wolds catchment. The monitoring programmes will enable research and teaching in “living laboratories”, and are a pilot for wider initiatives and knowledge exchange with external collaborators. The Farson Digital camera at North Cave will be used for real-time flood and drought monitoring, allowing us to visually capture in-channel flood and drought dynamics, complementing the existing Environment Agency gauging network.” The etymology of the name "Ellerker" traces back to its Old English and Old Norse origins, signifying a marsh characterized by the growth of alder trees. The name was documented as "Alrecher" in the 11th century and "Alekirr" in 1139. It shares a similar name with Orcher in Normandy, known as "Aurichier" in the 12th century.In 1823, Ellerker was situated within the parish of Brantingham and fell under the jurisdiction of the Howdenshire Wapentake. At that time, the village had a population of 249 individuals, including eight farmers, a corn miller, a shopkeeper, a tailor, a shoemaker, and a carpenter. Directories of the era also listed three yeomen and a curate serving the village church. A carrier service operated once a week, connecting the village with Hull and Wilton.The village church, dedicated to St. Anne, holds the distinction of being a Grade II listed building.In Part 1 of the title 'The Last Years of a Frontier' by D. L. W. Tough, Sir Rafe Ellerker is mentioned for his survey of the Border Marches in 1541.