HEYDON, a little, pleasant, well-built town of
Yorkshire, in that part called Holderness, seated on a river that falls into the Humber. It has now but one church, tho' there are the remains of two more; and had formerly a considerable trade, which is now lost, on account of its being so near Hull. The houses being rebuilt, adds to the beauty of the place. It is a corporation; and is governed by a mayor, a recorder, nine aldermen, and two bailiffs, who have the power of choosing sheriffs, and are justices of the peace. It sends two members to parliament. W. Long. 0. 55. N. Lat. 53. 46.