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Revision as of 13:39, 19 July 2009
| Appletreewick | |
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 Mock Beggar Hall in Appletreewick | |
| Population | 234 [1] |
| OS grid reference | SE049601 |
| • London | Template:Mi to km |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SKIPTON |
| Postcode district | BD23 |
| Dialling code | 01756 |
| UK Parliament | |
Appletreewick is a small village and civil parish in the West Riding of Yorkshire and in the administrative district of Craven, North Yorkshire, England; situated 12 miles north-east of Skipton. The local travel links are located 7 miles from the village to Skipton railway station and 16 miles from Leeds Bradford International Airport. Also, the main road running through the village is Hazler Lane. The village has a population of 234 according to the 2001 Census.
It is in the Yorkshire Dales, located in Northern England. A popular place for visitors especially in the summer months, people from nearby cities often visit Appletreewick to relax on the banks of the River Wharfe.
Brief history
The village prospered from the year 1300 when Bolton Priory acquired its manor with its extensive sheep ranges and valuable lead mines. Charters for markets and a fair were granted and the latter remained important until the impact of the railways in the mid 19th century. Stone houses line the steep, main street between High Hall at the top and Low Hall at the bottom. The Tudor-style High Hall was restored by Sir William Craven (known as Appletreewick's own "Dick Whittington") who became Sheriff and Lord Mayor of London at the beginning of the 17th century. Craven was born in a cottage almost opposite High Hall, one of a pair converted into St. Johns church. Lower down is Monks Hall, largely rebuilt in 1697 on the site of Bolton Priory's grange. The pub, the Craven Arms, was also owned by William and has much of the village history on display including a fully heather-thatched cruck barn to look round.
Picture gallery
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Cruck barn from east -
Cruck barn, nw corner -
Ling thatching
References
- ^ Census, 2001
External links
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