Welcome to Arkengarthdale
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Arkengarthdale is the most northerly Yorkshire Dale and is said to be named after Arkil, an 11th century Viking chieftain. Running through its valley is the Arkle Beck, joining the Swale at Reeth. In 1656 the people of London sold Arkengarthdale to Dr. John Bathurst, physician to Oliver Cromwell. The Bathurst family and its descendants did much to develop the lead mining industry in the dale, especially Dr. John’s son Charles, who gave his name and initials not only to the lead from the mines but also the CB Inn. Up the dale from the CB Inn is a triangular collection of cottages known as CB Yard. Now private dwellings, they were originally the administrative centre for lead mining in the dale, and would have housed the joiner’s workshop, a sawmill and smithy, as well as the offices and lodgings for the mine owner’s agent. In an adjoining field is the intriguing “Powder House”...for further information come to our website.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
5,891 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
207 (2021) |
Density |
4 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.2 |
Ward |
Lower Swaledale & Arkengarthdale |
District |
Richmondshire |
Postcodes |
DL11 |
ONS ID |
E04007445 |
Council
Contact details for Arkengarthdale Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
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Planning
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Property
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Heritage
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