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'''Appletreewick''' is a small [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[ |
'''Appletreewick''' is a small [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[West Riding of Yorkshire]] and the administrative district of [[Craven]], [[North Yorkshire]], [[England]]; situated {{convert|12|mi|km|}} north-east of [[Skipton]]. The local travel links are located {{convert|7|mi|km|}} from the village to [[Skipton railway station]] and {{convert|16|mi|km|1}} from [[Leeds Bradford International Airport]]. The main road running through the village is Hazler Lane. The village has a population of 234 according to the [[United Kingdom Census 2001]]. |
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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]]. |
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]]. |
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| Appletreewick | |
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 Village street, Appletreewick | |
| Population | 234 [1] |
| OS grid reference | SE049601 |
| • London | Template:Mi to km |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SKIPTON |
| Postcode district | BD23 |
| Dialling code | 01756 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Appletreewick is a small village and civil parish in the West Riding of Yorkshire and the administrative district of Craven, North Yorkshire, England; situated 12 miles (19 km) north-east of Skipton. The local travel links are located 7 miles (11 km) from the village to Skipton railway station and 16 miles (25.7 km) from Leeds Bradford International Airport. The main road running through the village is Hazler Lane. The village has a population of 234 according to the United Kingdom Census 2001.
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.
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.
References
- ^ Census, 2001
External links
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