Towns & cities · North West England
Burton in Lonsdale
Burton in Lonsdale — village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burton in Lonsdale, the nearest railway station is Bentham, located 3.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Burton in Lonsdale is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 575 people. Address: LA6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 54.1448°, -2.5346°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Burton in Lonsdale is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, close to the border with Lancashire and Cumbria. It is in Lonsdale (the River Lune valley and its tributaries). The parish is approximately 1,500 acres (6 km2) in area and has many farms – dairy, beef and sheep. Little is grown, except grass to feed the animals. The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Craven District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. Formerly famous for country pottery, it is now a quiet village situated between two national parks (the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park) and by the side of the River Greta.
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Background
History
The settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book as being in the Hundred of Amounderness, later being recorded in the wapentake of Ewecross. The name derives from the Old English burh-tūn, a farmstead with, or near, a fortification (the castle). It was first recorded in 1130 as being either Burtona de Lanesdala, Burton(a) in Lanesdala, or Burton(a) in Lanesdale. The village contains a motte that is the remains of Burton in Lonsdale Castle. The castle belonged to the Mowbray family, and is believed to have been abandoned sometime in the middle of the 14th century. In his will of 1593 Henry the 4th Earl of Derby bequeathed his manor of Burton In Lonsdale to his second son the Hon William…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1448, -2.5346
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Burton in Lonsdale
- Postcode
- LA6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Population
- 575
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q986618 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burton in Lonsdale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Burton in Lonsdale.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bentham Moor Motte
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Fackon House
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Rivers Edge
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The Trees Holiday Home Park
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Burton in Lonsdale is a village in North West England with a population of 575. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 575
- Constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
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Low Bentham Bridge
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Burton in Lonsdale Castle
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Bentham Moor Motte
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Burton in Lonsdale Castle
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Burton in Lonsdale Castle Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Burton in Lonsdale
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burton in Lonsdale?
- Burton in Lonsdale is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6), in the parish of Burton in Lonsdale.
- What is Burton in Lonsdale?
- Burton in Lonsdale — village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Burton in Lonsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6.
- Is Burton in Lonsdale free to visit?
- Yes, Burton in Lonsdale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burton in Lonsdale?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6.