Kettlewell
Coordinates: 54°08′49″N 2°02′49″W / 54.147°N 2.047°W
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 Kettlewell
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| OS grid reference | SD969723 |
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| District | Craven |
| Shire county | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SKIPTON |
| Postcode district | BD23 |
| Dialling code | 01756 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| UK Parliament | Skipton and Ripon |
Kettlewell is a village in Upper Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England. It lies between the villages of Grassington, Kilnsey and Conistone to the south, Starbotton to the north west, the hamlet of Horsehouse to the north east, and later on Coverdale. Kettlewell nestles at the feet of Great Whernside, and Buckden Pike, where Park Gill Beck joins the River Wharfe, and set to the east of the Wharfe. Both river and beck are joined by attractive stone bridges there.
History
It is believed that the name Kettlewell is Anglo Saxon[1] and comes from Chetelewelle which means a bubbling spring or stream.[2] Signs of the farming methods of this time can still be seen in terraced fields to the south of the village.[clarification needed]
In the 13th century a market was established in Kettlewell, which became a thriving community. The Thursday market mostly sold corn outside the King Arms.[3] Textiles (and, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, lead mining) revitalised the village and Kettlewell's appearance today derives much from its past 200 years. The remains of the smelting-mill, used from 1700 to 1880, can be seen near the meeting of the rivers Cam and Dowber Becks half a mile above the village.
In 1686 Kettlewell and Starbotton were almost destroyed in a flood. Heavy rainfall descended on the adjacent hills and cascaded down into the village demolishing several houses and causing the residents to flee.[4]
Governance
The village is part of the Kettlewell with Starbotton parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire. The village is in the parliamentary constituency of Skipton and Ripon, the seat has been held by the Conservative Party ever since its creation in 1983.
Geography
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Kettlewell is situated in upper-Wharfedale around two miles upstream of where it converges with Littondale. The B6160 crosses the River Wharfe by a stone bridge. The village is situated at the confluence of the Donber Beck with the Cam Gill Beck and further downstream the Cam Gill Beck with the River Wharfe. There are many small bridges across the Cam Gill Beck which disects the village.
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Economy
Historically Kettlewell's economy revolved around lead mining. Now its economy hinges on agriculture and tourism.[citation needed] Both these were adversely affected by the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth outbreak. There are several farms which mostly rely on sheep farming. There is a small service economy serving village residents and tourists. Kettlewell is on the Dales Way and adjacent to Buckden Pike making it popular with ramblers. The village has rights of way connecting it to Arncliffe in Littondale. The village pubs are on the Inn Way and the Racehorses Hotel and the Bluebell Inn provide accommodation while the Youth Hostel Association operate a small hostel.
The village had three inns; the Racehorses, the Blue Bell and the King's Head (currently closed) numerous guesthouses, holiday cottages and a village shop which has an 'interacive model village' in its cellar, an outdoor-pursuit shop and filling station with a mechanic's garage. The National Park Authority operates public conveniences adjacent to the main car park.
The Post Office closed in 2002 but at the suggestion of the YHA, a new post office was opened in the Youth Hostel in 2004.[5]Scargill House Christian conference centre is less than a mile from the village centre.
Landmarks
The village has 17th and 18th century houses including the vicarage. The church dates from 1820.[6] An example of 20th century architecture is the 1960s built chapel at Scargill House.
Transport
Kettlewell is connected to Grassington, Ilkley Buckden and Aysgarth by buses operated by Dalesbus and has summer and winter timetables.
Fauna and flora
The area is known for Swaledale Sheep which are extensively farmed in the area. There are deer in the area, though these are rarely sighted. There are areas of forestland to the south-east of the village, while the open valley to the north has little tree cover.
Events
In August the village hosts a scarecrow festival where scarecrows, dressed up as different characters are placed around the village.
Popular culture
- A childrens' television character from The Rottentrolls takes its name from the village.
- Kettlewell represented the village of Knapely in the 2003 film, Calendar Girls.
Gallery
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Kettlewell Beck bridge to Kettlewell Church
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Blue Bell Inn (June 2007)
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Racehorses Hotel (February 2013)
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Kings Head (June 2007)
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A scarecrow at the 2004 festival
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References
- ^ "Amerdale Cottage". Amerdale. 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ "Kettlewell Name". Amerdale. 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ^ http://kettlewellvillage.co.uk/history/
- ^ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Kettlewell/index.html
- ^ "YHA Kettlewell". YHA. 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2009.
- ^ http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/YKS/WRY/Kettlewell/index.html
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Kettlewell |
- The ancient parish of Kettlewell, historical and genealogical information at GENUKI
- The Village of Kettlewell, a promotional tourist website
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