Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Akebar
Akebar — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Akebar, the nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Akebar is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 9 people. Address: DL8. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.3103°, -1.7116°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Akebar is a township and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, about eight miles south of Richmond. It consists of a caravan site, as well as several farm houses, a public house and folly. The civil parish as a whole consists of several farm houses. At the 2011 Census the population was less than 100. Information regarding the combined statistics can be found in the parish of Finghall. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Richmondshire, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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Background
History
The name of Akebar is Danish in origin and is one of Yorkshire's lost villages. It was a village settlement even before the Viking invasion when James the Deacon, a disciple of St. Paulinus, established an early church at Akebar in the 7th century AD. The present church of St. Andrew, on the edge of the park, was built in the 11th century on the position of the first church. It is still an active and well loved church. The township of Akebar was mentioned in the records of Jervaulx Abbey in 1290. It remained a grange farm for Jervaulx, a daughter monastery of the Cistercian Order at Fountains Abbey, until the dissolution of the monasteries around 1530. The Abbot and Monks of Jervaulx were…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3103, -1.7116
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Akebar
- Postcode
- DL8
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Population
- 9
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1937693 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Akebar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ruins at Akebar.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Akebar Park
Campsites · 0.3 km
Akebar Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Nichol's Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Spruce Gill House
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Finghall
Villages · 1.1 km
Unthank
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Hunton
Villages · 1.8 km
Medieval village of Hunton and field system
Vineyards · 2.4 km
Constable Burton
Villages · 2.4 km
Thornton Steward Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.6 km
Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Patrick Brompton
Towns & cities · 3.1 km
Akebar is a small village located in Yorkshire with a population of 9. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 9
- Constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Akebar
23 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Akebar →
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Jervaulx Abbey
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Steward Reservoir
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📷 4Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ulshaw Bridge
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Jervaulx Abbey
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📷 5Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fort Horn
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📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
Jervaulx Hall
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kilgram Monastic Grange
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📷 4Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kilgram Bridge
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Cover Bridge
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nichol's Stone
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📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Jervaulx Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spruce Gill House
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📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Unthank
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sugar Hill
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kilgram Monastic Grange
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nichol's Stone
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spruce Gill House
Spruce Gill House — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Unthank
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Where to eat & stay near Akebar
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spruce Gill House
Spruce Gill House — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park
Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Jervaulx Caravan Site
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📷 3Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Burtree House
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Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Blue Lion
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Castle Keep Tea Room
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📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Sandpiper Inn
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📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kim's Cafe & Bistro
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📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Three Coopers
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Akebar?
- Akebar is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8), in the parish of Akebar.
- What is Akebar?
- Akebar — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Akebar?
- The nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8.
- Is Akebar free to visit?
- Yes, Akebar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Akebar?
- The nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8.