Appersett

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54°18′42″N 2°13′12″W / 54.31154°N 2.21991°W / 54.31154; -2.21991

Appersett is a hamlet in the

B6255 road between Hawes and Ingleton.[2]

History

The name Appersett derives from

2011 Census.[5]

The bridge in the hamlet that carries the A684 over Widdale Beck, was built in the early 18th century and was widened in 1795 by the architect,

grade II listed structures.[7][8] Although the hamlet is 776 feet (237 m) above sea level,[9] it is subjected to flooding as it lies at a low point in the Wensleydale valley at the northern end of Widdale, where Widdale Beck flows into the River Ure.[10][11][12][13]

The hamlet consists of only 23 dwellings and is located on the south side of the River Ure.[14] Up until the early part of the twentieth century, the hamlet had its own Wesleyan chapel.[15] There are no amenities in the village, aside from an art gallery which previews the work of a local artist;[16] however, the location is a popular starting point for walks in Cotterdale and Widdale, and the hamlet is also on the Herriott Way, a 50 miles (80 km) circular walk through Swaledale and Wensleydale.[17][18]

Appersett Viaduct

Appersett Viaduct in September 2018

To the south of the village is Appersett Viaduct, which used to carry the

Settle and Carlisle line,[21] and was opened in 1878 as part of the Midland Railway's branch from Garsdale (Hawes Junction) to Hawes. The line closed to passengers in 1959, with complete closure coming in 1964.[22]

It was grade II listed in 1969 and in 1992, British Rail offered the viaduct for sale for only £1, but the new owners would be required to maintain the structure.[23][24]

It is used for abseiling by a local outdoor centre, but it does feature in the plans of a resurgent railway between Hawes and Garsdale.[25][26][27]

References

  1. ISBN 0-319-22698-0
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  2. ISBN 1-901522-41-5
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  3. ISSN 2040-3933
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  4. ^ "A place of tumbling gills, historic buildings and curious names". infoweb.newsbank.com. 2 December 2005. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  5. Office for National Statistics
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  6. ^ Swabey, David (8 December 2004). "Waterfalls, viaducts and a remote dale". infoweb.newsbank.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Appersett Bridge (Grade II) (1316891)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  8. ^ Historic England. "Appersett New Bridge (Grade II) (1166501)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  9. OCLC 7241488
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  10. ^ "Widdale Beck from source to River Ure". environmentdata.gov.uk. Environment Agency. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  11. ^ "Wenning, Ure and Lune - warnings as more rivers burst their banks". infoweb.newsbank.com. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  12. ^ Corrigan, Naomi (9 February 2020). "Storm Ciara: Flooded roads, power cuts and flying trampolines - The high winds and heavy rain caused problems right across Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire". infoweb.newsbank.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  13. ^ Barnard, Ashley (22 December 2015). "More flooding for North Yorkshire and County Durham". infoweb.newsbank.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  14. ^ Swan, Walter; Huddleston, Yvette (12 September 2007). "The time and the place to explore on foot". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  15. ^ "Parishes: Aysgarth | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  16. ^ Batten, Rhiannon (27 August 2011). "Natural Wonders: The Yorkshire Dales". The Independent. Archived from the original on 8 May 2022. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  17. ^ Gordon, Maxine (3 February 2018). "Cotterdale and Mossdale". infoweb.newsbank.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  18. ^ "Long Distance Walkers Association". www.ldwa.org.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
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  20. ^ "Appersett Viaduct". www.forgottenrelics.co.uk. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  21. ^ "All Aboard the Longest Conservation Area". yorkshiredales.org.uk. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  22. ISBN 0-946537-31-3
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  23. ^ Historic England. "Appersett Viaduct (Grade II) (1316890)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  24. ISSN 0140-0460
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  25. ^ "Abseiling – Low Mill Outdoor Centre". lowmill.com. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  26. ^ Everett, Betsy (25 May 2018). "Hawes gala back on track for a fun-packed day in July". Richmondshire Today. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  27. ^ Sedgwick, Phillip (28 February 2020). "Group aims to reopen Hawes to Garsdale tourist railway line". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 1 March 2020.

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