Threshfield
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Threshfield is a small village and
History
Threshfield was founded by the
Before 1066
The Old Hall, a Georgian inn which takes its name from the 14th century hall at the rear, was built by monks and reputedly the oldest inhabited building in Wharfedale. In the 16th century, Threshfield was part of a huge deer park.
Threshield was historically a township in the parish of Linton in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It became a separate civil parish in 1866,[5] and was transferred to North Yorkshire in 1974.
On pre-19th century maps, Threshfield's name is sometimes inaccurately rendered as 'Rashby'.
Sport
Threshfield is home to Wharfedale Rugby Union Football Club who play in National Division One.
On 5 July 2014, the Tour de France Stage 1 from Leeds to Harrogate passed through the village.[6]
Education
Threshfield School is a primary school for ages of 4–11 years and has approximately 108 pupils enrolled. The school was built in 1674 and is now a
Upper Wharfedale School is a mixed secondary school for ages 11–16 years. The school has around 320 pupils enrolled making it smaller than the average secondary school. It is a Sports College and was recently voted the most improved school in North Yorkshire.
See also
References
- ^ Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- Noblemenheld the most land in Northern England.
- ISBN 978-0-14-143994-5.
- ^ Paul Dalton. Conquest, Anarchy and Lordship: Yorkshire, 1066-1154
- ^ Vision of Britain website
- ^ "Tour de France Stage 1". Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
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