Embsay
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Embsay is a village
in the Craven
district of North Yorkshire
, England
and is situated about 2 miles north-east of Skipton
. The village is grouped with the neighbouring village of Eastby in the civil parish
of Embsay with Eastby, which has a population of 1,758.
. The crag
marks the start of Barden Moor, a large expanse of open moorland which is popular with walkers due to it being open access land. There are two reservoirs within the moor; Upper Barden Reservoir and Lower Barden Reservoir.
There's also the notable Stockton household towards the north end of the village, known as Laurel Bank House. It used to be a nursing home but is now lived in by a family of five brothers. The house has a rich victorian history with the turret being added after the house's original construction in order to compete with the other large houses in the village, such as Brackenley House and the Kirk. When it was first built, the house owned a lot of land around it with tennis courts where now the Laurel Close housing development is now situated. The original entrance was also into the back of the house rather than the current drive from Shires Lane. The house also has a newer extension known as the Annexe, which was originally built to house the growing population of residents in the nursing home. In its place now, is a flat and Laurel Bank Cottage.
which was built in 1888, and is the current terminus on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
, whose most famous visitor is Thomas the Tank Engine
. The 214 bus provides an hourly daytime service to and from Skipton.
Embsay also has a recreational ground found at the north end of the village fondly known as 'the rec' and as its name suggests is exactly that.
, but in 2006 that replacement was also taken down. A replacement tree was planted in 2007.
Embsay also has a small papershop situated on the main road (East Lane) as you progress up the village. After the old Post Office was shut after many years, there is a small counter in the paper shop which now serves as a post office. The only other shop in Embsay is a small hairdressers, in the new houses next to the car park.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the Craven
Craven
Craven is a local government district in North Yorkshire, England that came into being in 1974, centred on the market town of Skipton. In the changes to British local government of that year this district was formed as the merger of Skipton urban district, Settle Rural District and most of Skipton...
district of North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and is situated about 2 miles north-east of Skipton
Skipton
Skipton is a market town and civil parish within the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is located along the course of both the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, on the south side of the Yorkshire Dales, northwest of Bradford and west of York...
. The village is grouped with the neighbouring village of Eastby in the civil parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
of Embsay with Eastby, which has a population of 1,758.
Landmarks
The rock formation to the north of the village is called Embsay Crag, at the foot of which is Embsay ReservoirEmbsay Reservoir
Embsay Reservoir is located above the village of Embsay, near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England. It is owned by Yorkshire Water, and is used to supply water to the north and west of Skipton. It has a dam height of ....
. The crag
Crag and tail
A crag is a rocky hill or mountain, generally isolated from other high ground. Crags are formed when a glacier or ice sheet passes over an area that contains a particularly resistant rock formation...
marks the start of Barden Moor, a large expanse of open moorland which is popular with walkers due to it being open access land. There are two reservoirs within the moor; Upper Barden Reservoir and Lower Barden Reservoir.
There's also the notable Stockton household towards the north end of the village, known as Laurel Bank House. It used to be a nursing home but is now lived in by a family of five brothers. The house has a rich victorian history with the turret being added after the house's original construction in order to compete with the other large houses in the village, such as Brackenley House and the Kirk. When it was first built, the house owned a lot of land around it with tennis courts where now the Laurel Close housing development is now situated. The original entrance was also into the back of the house rather than the current drive from Shires Lane. The house also has a newer extension known as the Annexe, which was originally built to house the growing population of residents in the nursing home. In its place now, is a flat and Laurel Bank Cottage.
Transport
The village has a railway stationEmbsay railway station
Embsay railway station is a railway station on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. It serves the small village of Embsay in North Yorkshire, England...
which was built in 1888, and is the current terminus on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England, . It is part of the former Midland Railway branch from Skipton to Ilkley . The E&BASR currently runs from Embsay via Draughton and Holywell to Bolton Abbey station, a distance of...
, whose most famous visitor is Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue...
. The 214 bus provides an hourly daytime service to and from Skipton.
Village Hall
The Embsay Village Hall plays an important role in village life. Hosting a variety of events, from film nights to pantomimes, bowls to jumble sales, it improves the social network of the community no end.Sports
The village has a cricket team which competes in the Craven League as one of the most successful teams in the league, their second team being, in 2006, the first second team in the league's history to play in the first division. The village also has a moderately successful football team. Both football and cricket teams play games at Shires Lane on the north side of the village, and after a game they take refreshment at the Cavendish Arms pub and restaurant.Embsay also has a recreational ground found at the north end of the village fondly known as 'the rec' and as its name suggests is exactly that.
Community Facilities
Embsay has two pubs, the Elm Tree Inn at the north end of the village, and the Cavendish Arms at the southern end of the village near the station. The Elm Tree Inn and surrounding Elm Tree Square take their names from the elm tree that stood in the centre of this junction for many years. It was replaced in the late 20th century due to Dutch elm diseaseDutch elm disease
Dutch elm disease is a disease caused by a member of the sac fungi category, affecting elm trees which is spread by the elm bark beetle. Although believed to be originally native to Asia, the disease has been accidentally introduced into America and Europe, where it has devastated native...
, but in 2006 that replacement was also taken down. A replacement tree was planted in 2007.
Embsay also has a small papershop situated on the main road (East Lane) as you progress up the village. After the old Post Office was shut after many years, there is a small counter in the paper shop which now serves as a post office. The only other shop in Embsay is a small hairdressers, in the new houses next to the car park.