Museums · North West England
Hawes
Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had a population of 1,137 according to the 2011 census. The parish of Hawes includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. Hawes lies approximately 31.2 miles (50.2 km) west of the county town of Northallerton. It is renowned as a major producer of Wensleydale cheese. Hawes is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a popular tourist destination. A local non-profit organisation works to secure funding to maintain and reopen community amenities.
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Hawes is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated at the head of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, and historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire. The parish had a population of 1,137 according to the 2011 census. The parish of Hawes includes the neighbouring hamlet of Gayle. Hawes lies approximately 31.2 miles (50.2 km) west of the county town of Northallerton. It is renowned as a major producer of Wensleydale cheese. Hawes is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a popular tourist destination. A local non-profit organisation works to secure funding to maintain and reopen community amenities.
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Background
History
There is no mention in the Domesday Book of 1086 of a settlement where the current town is. The area was historically part of the large ancient parish of Aysgarth in the North Riding of Yorkshire, and there is little mention of the town until the 15th century when the population had risen enough for a chapel of ease to be built. The place's name is derived from the Old Norse word hals, meaning "neck" or "pass between mountains". The town was granted a charter to hold markets by King William III in 1699. It allowed for a weekly Tuesday market and two fairs a year. In 1887 an auction market was established in the town that held cattle sales fortnightly. In addition, five cattle fairs and…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3042, -2.1964
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hawes
- Postcode
- DL8 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- +44 1969 667487
- Official site
- www.ropemakers.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Hawes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawes?
- Hawes is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.3042°, -2.1964°.
- Is Hawes wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Hawes. Check ahead for specific facilities.