Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
River Ure
In or near Beningbrough.
River Ure — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hammerton · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
River Ure is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The River Ure is a natural feature located in Yorkshire. It is known for its scenic landscapes and is a key tributary of the River Ouse. The river plays an important role in the local ecology and history of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Examples of earthworks and other artifacts from the Bronze and Iron Ages can be seen in the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes, and the Romans built a fort at Bainbridge. Place names in the valley denote the different types of settlers, such as Angles and Norse with typical suffixes such as "ton" and "sett". During medieval times, much of the upper dale was sheep country belonging to Middleham Castle and Jervaulx Abbey. In 1751, the Richmond to Lancaster Turnpike was created and followed the Roman road from Bainbridge. In 1795, it was diverted along the valley to Hawes and took the Widdale route, now the B6255 to Ingleton. In 1990,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0344, -1.2750
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Thorpe Underwoods
- Postcode
- YO26 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Hammerton — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: River Ure (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is River Ure?
- River Ure is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 9ST), in the parish of Thorpe Underwoods.
- What is River Ure?
- River Ure — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to River Ure?
- The nearest railway station is Hammerton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO26 9ST.
- How do I get to River Ure?
- The nearest railway station is Hammerton, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 9ST.