In 1823 Hunsley (then both High and Low), was in the civil parish of Rowley and the Wapentake of Harthill.

Occupations at the time included two farmers, a corn factor (trader), a yeoman, and a gentlewoman.

[1] In 1823 Baines' History, Directory and Gazetteer of the County of York stated that Hunsley was formerly "a place of some consequence," where "the foundations of ancient buildings are sometimes dug up".

[1] In 2022 one of the house platforms in the deserted medieval village was partially excavated by the local community assisted by archaeologists from Ethos Heritage CIC.

[2] In addition a large amount of Medivial Pottery and Metal Artefacts were uncovered including air pins, coins and dress fastenings.