Photographs of Middleham and Coverham where the Yorkshire Dales of Wensleydale and Coverdale meet.
West Witton - Leyburn - Aysgarth - Melmerby
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.
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 medieval piscina in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
A piscina was a sink for washing communion vessels.
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.
Victorian stained glass and the beautiful wall tiles by Maw & Co. in Holy Trinity Church, Coverham in Coverdale, North Yorkshire.
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 It was built early in the reign of William Rufus and was superseded by the late Norman stone castle at the bottom of the hill, soon after 1180.
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.
Middleham Castle, 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.
The keep and chapel tower of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
This fine 12th century castle was the childhood home of King Richard 111.
Grade 1 Listed.
South-east turret steps, Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
This fine 12th century castle was the childhood home of King Richard 111.
Grade 1 Listed.
Looking down into the Great Hall from the south-east turret of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
This fine 12th century castle was the childhood home of King Richard 111.
Grade 1 Listed.
The single-chamfered rib-vault ceiling in the 14th century gatehouse of Middleham Castle, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales.
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.
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 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.
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.
Sundial on the wall of the Church of St Mary and St Akelda at Middleham in North Yorkshire.
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.
Water forget-me-nots on the bank of Pinker's Pond, Middleham Low Moor in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
The 14th century market cross decked with Tour de Yorkshire bunting in the Market Place, Middleham, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
The 15th century Swine Cross in Tour de Yorkshire bunting at Swine Market, Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
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.
The 1887 Queen Victoria Jubillee fountain at Middleham in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire.
The former 1869 National School in Swine Market, Middleham, North Yorkshire.
Central Stores in Tour de Yorkshire bunting, Middleham in North Yorkshire. The late 19th century glazed cast-iron awning has Art Nouveau decoration.
The K6 red telephone box outside the old town hall, Middleham in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire.
Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
Grade 11 listed.