Cemeteries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fewston Cemetery
In or near Askwith.
Fewston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fewston Cemetery is a cemetery in Yorkshire of architectural and local-history note. The site is within the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 9.3 km away. Postcode area LS21.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Fewston is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated north of Otley and close to Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. St Michael and St Lawrence's Church, Fewston mostly dates from 1697, although the tower was built in the 14th century. The Washburn Heritage Centre, adjacent to the church, opened in February 2011.
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Background
History
The name Fewston derives from either the Old Norse personal name Fotr or the Old English personal name Fot and the Old English tūn meaning 'settlement'. Fewston was an ancient parish in the Forest of Knaresborough in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It covered a wide area, and included the townships of Blubberhouses, Clifton with Norwood, Great Timble, and Thruscross. All these places became separate civil parishes in 1866. Fewston was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire in 1974. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The poet Edward Fairfax lived at nearby New Hall, now submerged under the waters…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9951, -1.7168
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Fewston
- Postcode
- LS21 2PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Ben Rhydding — 9.3 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Fewston Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.1 km
Fewston
Villages · 1.3 km
Fewston Mill
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Ridge Bottom Lair
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Mill Syke
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Spink Helm Farm
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
West House Mills
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Scaife Hall Farm
Hostels · 2.0 km
Tarn Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Ridge Bottom House
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Swinsty Hall
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Swinsty Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fewston Reservoir
Fewston Reservoir — reservoir in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fewston Mill
Fewston Mill — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ridge Bottom Lair
Ridge Bottom Lair — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mill Syke
Mill Syke — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spink Helm Farm
Spink Helm Farm — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fewston Cemetery
Places to stay
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Scaife Hall Farm
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Breaks Fold Farm Campsite
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West End Outdoor Centre
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Manor House Farm Camping & caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Moor Farm Park
High Moor Farm Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Reynard Crag Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Yew Tree Public House
Yew Tree Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Nelson Arms Public House And Attached Outbuilding
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Horse And Farrier
Horse And Farrier in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Black Bull
The Black Bull — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Manor House Public House
Manor House Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cross Pipes Inn
Cross Pipes Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fewston Cemetery?
- Fewston Cemetery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS21 2PB), in the parish of Fewston.
- What is Fewston Cemetery?
- Fewston Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fewston Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Ben Rhydding, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS21 2PB.
- Is Fewston Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Fewston Cemetery is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fewston Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Fewston Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fewston Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS21 2PB. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.