Kildwick
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Kildwick, or Kildwick-in-Craven
, is a village and civil parish
of the District
of Craven
in North Yorkshire
, England
. It is situated between Skipton
and Keighley
and has a population of 191. The village has a number of local amenities including a primary school, church (see below), post office and public house.
It was once served by Kildwick and Crosshills railway station
, which closed in 1965.
Known locally as 'The Lang Kirk of Craven', St Andrew’s is a historically significant church in the village. It stands close by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
.
The village of Farnhill
, on the opposite side of the canal is in the parish of St Andrew's as is Cross Hills
, on the other side of the River Aire
. The bridge across is one of the oldest bridges in the North of England.
Founded in the early days of Christianity
, St Andrew’s has a history stretching back into the mists of time. The church has a connection with Bolton Priory in Wharfedale
, the Manor of Kildwick coming under the jurisdiction of the Priors of Bolton between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Fragments of 9th century crosses have been excavated from its walls, evidence of the church built here before the Norman conquest, which was replaced by one of stone four centuries later. This was later lengthened, with further extensions eastwards during the 15th and 16th centuries, so that it is now one of the longest in Yorkshire.
The church was restored in 1873 by the Lancaster
partnership of Paley and Austin. Many changes have taken place since then, with the last major reordering being carried out in the early 1900s. Another major reordering to meet the needs of the 21st century is currently in its initial stages.
Charlotte Brontë
and other members of the Brontë family were acquainted with the church.
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...
, is a village and 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 the District
Non-metropolitan district
Non-metropolitan districts, or colloquially shire districts, are a type of local government district in England. As created, they are sub-divisions of non-metropolitan counties in a so-called "two-tier" arrangement...
of 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...
in 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...
. It is situated between 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...
and Keighley
Keighley
Keighley is a town and civil parish within the metropolitan borough of the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. It is situated northwest of Bradford and is at the confluence of the River Aire and the River Worth...
and has a population of 191. The village has a number of local amenities including a primary school, church (see below), post office and public house.
It was once served by Kildwick and Crosshills railway station
Kildwick and Crosshills railway station
Kildwick and Crosshills [sic] was a railway station off Station Road in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire , England. It served the villages of Cross Hills, Cowling, Glusburn, Kildwick and Sutton-in-Craven.-History:...
, which closed in 1965.
St Andrew's Church, Kildwick
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a canal in Northern England, linking the cities of Leeds and Liverpool. Over a distance of , it crosses the Pennines, and includes 91 locks on the main line...
.
The village of Farnhill
Farnhill
Farnhill is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated near Sutton-in-Craven and about 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...
, on the opposite side of the canal is in the parish of St Andrew's as is Cross Hills
Cross Hills
Cross Hills is a village in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England that is situated halfway between Skipton and Keighley.-Location:...
, on the other side of the River Aire
River Aire
The River Aire is a major river in Yorkshire, England of length . Part of the river is canalised, and is known as the Aire and Calder Navigation....
. The bridge across is one of the oldest bridges in the North of England.
Founded in the early days of Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
, St Andrew’s has a history stretching back into the mists of time. The church has a connection with Bolton Priory in Wharfedale
Wharfedale
Wharfedale is one of the Yorkshire Dales in England. It is the valley of the River Wharfe. Towns and villages in Wharfedale include Buckden, Kettlewell, Conistone, Grassington, Hebden, Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Otley, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Arthington, Collingham, and Wetherby...
, the Manor of Kildwick coming under the jurisdiction of the Priors of Bolton between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Fragments of 9th century crosses have been excavated from its walls, evidence of the church built here before the Norman conquest, which was replaced by one of stone four centuries later. This was later lengthened, with further extensions eastwards during the 15th and 16th centuries, so that it is now one of the longest in Yorkshire.
The church was restored in 1873 by the Lancaster
Lancaster, Lancashire
Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire, England. It is situated on the River Lune and has a population of 45,952. Lancaster is a constituent settlement of the wider City of Lancaster, local government district which has a population of 133,914 and encompasses several outlying towns, including...
partnership of Paley and Austin. Many changes have taken place since then, with the last major reordering being carried out in the early 1900s. Another major reordering to meet the needs of the 21st century is currently in its initial stages.
Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, whose novels are English literature standards...
and other members of the Brontë family were acquainted with the church.