Yorkshire Dales Photography: Photos of Middleham and West Witton in Wensleydale and Coverham in Coverdale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
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COVERHAM 05A - Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
The church dates from the 13th century but there was extensive renovation during the Victorian period.
The church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
The church dates from the 13th century but there was extensive renovation during the Victorian period.
The church is now in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
COVERHAM 06A - The reredos, Holy Trinity Church
Victorian stained glass and the reredos in Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
The beautiful wall tiles were made by by Maw & Co. in 1878.
The beautiful wall tiles were made by by Maw & Co. in 1878.
COVERHAM 07A - Medieval piscina, Holy Trinity Church
The medieval piscina in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
A piscina was a sink for washing communion vessels.
A piscina was a sink for washing communion vessels.
COVERHAM 08A - Miles Coverdale window, Holy Trinity Church
Miles Coverdale window in Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
This Victorian stained glass window contains the coat of arms of Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter in the central light.
Coverham was the 16th century birthplace of Miles Coverdale who was famed for his 1538 translation of the Bible. He later served as Bishop of Exeter before escaping abroad during the rign of Queen Mary. After Mary's death, he returned to England to serve as rector of St Magnus the Martyr Church in London.
This Victorian stained glass window contains the coat of arms of Miles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter in the central light.
Coverham was the 16th century birthplace of Miles Coverdale who was famed for his 1538 translation of the Bible. He later served as Bishop of Exeter before escaping abroad during the rign of Queen Mary. After Mary's death, he returned to England to serve as rector of St Magnus the Martyr Church in London.
COVERHAM 09A - Victorian wall tiles, Holy Trinity Church
Victorian stained glass and the beautiful wall tiles by Maw & Co. in Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 01A - St William's Hill motte and bailey castle
William's Hill motte and bailey castle, Middleham in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
William's Hill is a late 11th century earth and timber ringwork fortress. It was built early in the reign of William Rufus and was superseded by the late Norman stone castle at the bottom of the hill, soon after 1180.
William's Hill is a late 11th century earth and timber ringwork fortress. It was built early in the reign of William Rufus and was superseded by the late Norman stone castle at the bottom of the hill, soon after 1180.
MIDDLEHAM 02A - Middleham Castle
A view over Middleham Castle towards Harmby from William's Hill, Middleham in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
This fine 12th century castle was the childhood home of King Richard 111.
Grade 1 Listed.
This fine 12th century castle was the childhood home of King Richard 111.
Grade 1 Listed.
MIDDLEHAM 03A - Middleham Castle
Middleham Castle, Middleham in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 04A - Middleham Castle keep and chapel tower
The keep and chapel tower of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
MIDDLEHAM 05A - South-east turret steps, Middleham Castle
South-east turret steps, Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
MIDDLEHAM 06A - The Great Hall from a turret of Middleham Castle
Looking down into the Great Hall from the south-east turret of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
MIDDLEHAM 08A - Vaulted ceiling, Middleham Castle Gatehouse
The single-chamfered rib-vault ceiling in the 14th century gatehouse of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
MIDDLEHAM 09A - Richard 111 statue, Middleham Castle
Statue of Richard 111 by Linda Thompson in Middleham Castle, Middleham, in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
Middleham Castle was the childhood home of Richard 111.
Middleham Castle was the childhood home of Richard 111.
MIDDLEHAM 10A - The Middleham Jewel
The Middleham Jewel: A late 15th century gold pendant with a blue sapphire. The Crucifixion is engraved on the front, and the Nativity on the back. A religious scene is engraved on each side.
The pendant was discovered by a metal detectorist in 1985 near Middleham Castle and bought by the Yorkshire Museum in York for £2.5 million.
A replica of the pendant is on display in both Middleham Castle and the Church of Saint Mary and Saint Alkelda.
The pendant was discovered by a metal detectorist in 1985 near Middleham Castle and bought by the Yorkshire Museum in York for £2.5 million.
A replica of the pendant is on display in both Middleham Castle and the Church of Saint Mary and Saint Alkelda.
MIDDLEHAM 11A - The Church of St Mary and St Akelda
The 13th century Church of St. Mary and St. Alkelda, Middleham in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
The church was made a collegiate church in 1477 by Richard, Duke of Gloucester of Middleham Castle, who was later to be crowned Richard 111.
Grade I listed.
The church was made a collegiate church in 1477 by Richard, Duke of Gloucester of Middleham Castle, who was later to be crowned Richard 111.
Grade I listed.
MIDDLEHAM 15A - Anglo-Saxon cross shaft, The Church of St Mary and St Akelda
Anglo-Saxon cross-shaft with interlaced carving in the nave floor of St Mary and St Akelda's Church at Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 18A - Sundial on Church of St Mary and St Akelda
Sundial on the wall of the Church of St Mary and St Akelda at Middleham in North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 20A - Middleham Bridge
Middleham Bridge carrying the A6108 across the River Ure in Wensleydale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
This 19th century suspension bridge has castellated parapets and dates from 1830 with 1865 alterations.
This 19th century suspension bridge has castellated parapets and dates from 1830 with 1865 alterations.
MIDDLEHAM 21A - Pinker's Pond
Water forget-me-nots on the bank of Pinker's Pond, Middleham Low Moor in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 25A - Market Place
The 14th century market cross decked with Tour de Yorkshire bunting in the Market Place, Middleham, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 28A - Swine Cross in Swine Market
The 15th century Swine Cross in Tour de Yorkshire bunting at Swine Market, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 29A - Bull ring in Swine Market
The bull ring in Swine Market, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
This 18th century bull ring was where bulls were tethered and baited by dogs to tenderise the meat.
This 18th century bull ring was where bulls were tethered and baited by dogs to tenderise the meat.
MIDDLEHAM 30A - Victoria Jubilee Fountain
The 1887 Queen Victoria Jubillee fountain at Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 31A - The old National School
The former 1869 National School in Swine Market, Middleham, North Yorkshire.
MIDDLEHAM 34A - K6 Telephone box
The K6 red telephone box outside the old town hall, Middleham in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
Grade 11 listed.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
Grade 11 listed.
MIDDLEHAM 35A - Methodist Church
The early 20th century Methodist Church, Middleham in North Yorkshire.
The last service in the chapel was held in February 2019.
The last service in the chapel was held in February 2019.
WEST WITTON 01A - St. Bartholomew's Church
St. Bartholomew's Church, West Witton, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
The church dates from Saxon times, but after major 19th century restoration work, only the Saxon north wall remains of the original building. The bell tower dates from the sixteenth century.
The church dates from Saxon times, but after major 19th century restoration work, only the Saxon north wall remains of the original building. The bell tower dates from the sixteenth century.
WEST WITTON 02A - Saxon Cross, St. Bartholomew's Church
Saxon carved stone cross in St Bartholmew's Church, West Witton in the Yorkshire Dales.
The cross was discovered during the restoration work od 1875.
The cross was discovered during the restoration work od 1875.
WEST WITTON - 04A - West Witton Village Hall
West Witton Village Hall in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
Built in 1868 as the Sunday School.
Built in 1868 as the Sunday School.
WEST WITTON 06A - Alter, Penhill Preceptory
The alter, Penhill Preceptory: The House of the Knights Templars at Penhill, West Witton in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
A preceptory was a provincial community or religious house of the medieval Knights Templar (A military - religious order of knights founded in 1118 by the Crusaders to protect the pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem). Templar knights, in their distinctive white mantles with a red cross were among the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades. Although the Wensleydale community of Knights Templar was founded by Roger Mowbray in 1142, this present site was only in use from 1200 to 1310 when it was handed over to the Knights Hospitallers who soon abandoned it. The remains of the chapel were uncovered in 1840.
A preceptory was a provincial community or religious house of the medieval Knights Templar (A military - religious order of knights founded in 1118 by the Crusaders to protect the pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem). Templar knights, in their distinctive white mantles with a red cross were among the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades. Although the Wensleydale community of Knights Templar was founded by Roger Mowbray in 1142, this present site was only in use from 1200 to 1310 when it was handed over to the Knights Hospitallers who soon abandoned it. The remains of the chapel were uncovered in 1840.
WEST WITTON 07A - Knights Templar Coffin at the Penhill Preceptory
A Knights Templar coffin at the Penhill Preceptory, West Witton in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, UK.
This coffin is the largest of three at the chapel. First thoughts are that the small coffins were for children, but as the knights were celibate, it is thought that they may have been secret housings for ceremonial swords. This larger coffin is the only one with a drainage hole for bodily fluids.
This coffin is the largest of three at the chapel. First thoughts are that the small coffins were for children, but as the knights were celibate, it is thought that they may have been secret housings for ceremonial swords. This larger coffin is the only one with a drainage hole for bodily fluids.
WEST WITTON 07B - Small stone coffin, Penhill Preceptory
Small stone coffin, Preceptory of the Knights Templar, Penhill, Wensleydale.
First thoughts are that the small coffins were for children, but as the knights were celibate, it is thought that they may have been secret housings for ceremonial swords.
First thoughts are that the small coffins were for children, but as the knights were celibate, it is thought that they may have been secret housings for ceremonial swords.
WEST WITTON 09A - Penhill Estate Boundary Marker
Penhill Preceptory Boundary Marker at West Witton in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
One of three stones erected in the 19th century to replace the old medieval stones that used to mark routes to and from the Penhill Estate. Each stone bears a carved cross under a letter ‘T’.
One of three stones erected in the 19th century to replace the old medieval stones that used to mark routes to and from the Penhill Estate. Each stone bears a carved cross under a letter ‘T’.
WEST WITTON 11A - The Wensleydale Heifer
The Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
A 17th century inn.
A 17th century inn.
WEST WITTON 15A - Belvedere, the Temple Folly
'Belvedere', the 18th century Temple Folly built for Swinithwaite Hall, West Witton, Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
Not open to the public.
Not open to the public.
