About
Crakehall
History
The first written record of Crakehall (then known as Crachele) is thought to have appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086.
In 1976, Mr Harry Stembridge, a long time resident, published a 'History of Crakehall' containing many interesting facts, figures and dates, Click Here to read it!
The history of the village is also the subject of a website created by Ian Hancock that contains links to 'Crakehall Marriage registers from 1843 to 1923' and 'Crakehall Tithe Award 1839'- to mention just a couple. Ian Hancock's website is well worth viewing - he spent many happy holidays as a child in Crakehall when his grandmother, Clara Hancock, lived at "The Bungalow" overlooking the bridge, and his great aunt, Gertrude Stelling, was landlady of the Bay Horse. Later, Ian and his father, George, spent a lot of time researching the history of the village.
The website is a mine of fascinating information, Click Here to view it!
Notable Buildings
Crakehall Hall, built in 1732, is situated in the village overlooking the 5-acre village green. It was once the country seat of the Duke of Leeds, who lived at Kiveton Park in South Yorkshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
A Bronze Age round barrow, identified at grid reference SE235886 as a Tumulus and 540 m south-west of the Bay Horse Inn, is a scheduled ancient monument.
The White Cross is a Grade II listed medieval cross which stands at the side of the A684.
Crakehall Railway Station is another important part of Crakehall's history, and the station still stands today. The station was opened to passengers in 1856 by the Bedale and Leyburn Railway, which later became part of the London and North Eastern Railway; the railway was closed to scheduled passenger traffic in 1954 and goods traffic in 1992. Wensleydale Railway PLC currently has a lease of the building.
About
Langthorne
History
Langthorne is a small hamlet just two miles from Crakehall. It currently comprises around 25 houses and just under 50 residents (although a number of recent planning approvals could see a further 8 dwellings being built in the near future). At its peak in the mid-1800s Langthorne was home to nearly 150 people (albeit living in roughly the same number of houses).
Langthorne was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086 but there is evidence of human habitation in the surrounding area dating back to prehistoric times.
Notable Buildings
Grade 2 listed building, Langthorne Hall, was built for travelling magistrate, Thomas Raper, in 1719 and stands in the centre of the hamlet near the Village Green. Close by is the Primitive Methodist Chapel built in 1846 and enlarged in 1872. It closed for worship in the 1980s and is now a private house. Similarly, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, built in 1877 is now a private residence. Langthorne also boasts a Grade 2 listed K6 Telephone Kiosk (which now houses a defibrillator)!
Map
WALKS
There are many Public Rights of Way around Crakehall and Langthorne. The map below shows where they are and the five Local Walks leaflets will (hopefully!) ensure that you don't get lost!