Farnhill

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Farnhill
Yorkshire
West Riding

Main Street, Farnhill
Location
Grid reference: SE005465
Location: 53°54’53"N, 1°59’38"W
Data
Population: 509  (2011)
Post town: Keighley
Postcode: BD20
Local Government
Council: North Yorkshire

Farnhill is a village in the West Riding of Yorkshire, near Sutton-in-Craven and about four miles south-east of Skipton. Farnhill is also across the canal from Kildwick and there is a church in Kildwick. There is a primary school next to the church and Farnhill backs up on to the moors. There are around 500 people living in Farnhill.

Bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Farnhill

To the south of the village is Farnhill Hall, a Grade I listed fortified manor house, dating from the 15th century but much altered.[1]

Outside links

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about Farnhill)

References

  1. National Heritage List 1316997: Farnhill Hall (Grade I listing)