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Farnham
Farnham — village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Farnham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 154 people. Address: HG5. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, UK". Coordinates: 54.0394°, -1.4650°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Farnham is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Knaresborough.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as having one household and 26 ploughlands. The name derives from the Old English of Feran-hām, meaning the homestead where the ferns grew. St Oswald's Church, Farnham, the Anglican church, dates back to the 12th century and is grade I listed. Farnham Gravel Pits were worked between 1941 and 1985. The pits later filled with water and cover an area of 200 acre. The pits hosted Britain's first Pacific diver in January and February 2007. The Knaresborough Hoard of Roman vessels found in 1864 was probably discovered near Farnham. Farnham is the location of a large factory, Treves UK which makes automotive components. Farnham is served by five buses…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0394, -1.4650
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Farnham
- Postcode
- HG5
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Population
- 154
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1859166 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Farnham, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Farnham, North Yorkshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnham?
- Farnham is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5), in the parish of Farnham.
- Is Farnham free to visit?
- Yes, Farnham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnham?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5.