Photos of the historic market town of Skipton, known as a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North Yorkshire.
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SKIPTON 01A - Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Built in 1102 to replace an earlier motte and bailey castle.
In 1310, Edward II gave Skipton Castle to Robert Clifford, who became Lord of Skipton. The castle belonged to the Clifford family until 1676.
Lady Anne Clifford had largely rebuilt the castle in 1657-8 after it had been almost wholly dismantled by order of Parliament after the Civil War.
Sheep fleeces are said to have been hung over the walls during the Engish Civil War to minimize the damage from cannon shots. The town's coat of arms bears sheep fleeces.
Built in 1102 to replace an earlier motte and bailey castle.
In 1310, Edward II gave Skipton Castle to Robert Clifford, who became Lord of Skipton. The castle belonged to the Clifford family until 1676.
Lady Anne Clifford had largely rebuilt the castle in 1657-8 after it had been almost wholly dismantled by order of Parliament after the Civil War.
Sheep fleeces are said to have been hung over the walls during the Engish Civil War to minimize the damage from cannon shots. The town's coat of arms bears sheep fleeces.
SKIPTON 02A - Skipton Castle Gatehouse
The 17th century Gatehouse, Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 04B - Skipton Castle
A view of Skipton Castle from Eller Beck in Skipton Castle Woods, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 05A - Round Dam, Skipton Castle Woods
Round Dam in Skipton Castle Woods, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
This small reservoir was constructed to feed High Mill, an 18th century cotton mill at the entrance to the woods.
This small reservoir was constructed to feed High Mill, an 18th century cotton mill at the entrance to the woods.
SKIPTON 07A - Skipton Castle Woods
Walkers enjoy the spring sunshine in Skipton Castle Woods, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The leat to the left of the track was constructed to feed High Mill, an 18th century cotton mill at the entrance to the woods.
The leat to the left of the track was constructed to feed High Mill, an 18th century cotton mill at the entrance to the woods.
SKIPTON 07B - Skipton Castle Woods
Ramsons wild garlic in Skipton Castle Woods, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 08A - Spirit of the Medieval Hunter
'The Spirit of the Medieval Hunter' in Skipton Castle Woods, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
A stunning willow sculpture by Anna and the Willow
A stunning willow sculpture by Anna and the Willow
SKIPTON 11A - Leeds and Liverpool Canal Junction
Belmont Wharf at the junction of the Springs Branch Canal and Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 11B - Leeds and Liverpool Canal
The canal basin at the junction of the Springs Branch Canal and Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 11C - Belmont Wharf, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Belmont Wharf at the junction of the Springs Branch Canal and Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 12A - Narrow Boats, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Narrow boats on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 12B - Narrow Boats, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Narrow boats on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 17A - Gallows Footbridge 179, Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Gallows Footbridge No. 179 over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 19A - Aqueduct 42 spanning Eller Beck
Aqueduct 42 carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal over Eller Beck at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 19B - Aqueduct 42 and Victoria Mill ChimneyChimney
Victoria Mill Chimney and Aqueduct 42 carrying the Leeds and Liverpool Canal over Eller Beck at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Victoria Mill wasa former steam-powered corn mill. The mill and chimney were built in 1847.
Victoria Mill wasa former steam-powered corn mill. The mill and chimney were built in 1847.
SKIPTON 25A - Market Day, Skipton
A busy market day at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Skipton Market is held on High Street four days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Skipton Market is held on High Street four days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
SKIPTON 26A - Skipton Market
Skipton Market, North Yorkshire.
The market is held four days a week on High Street: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The market is held four days a week on High Street: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
SKIPTON 30A - Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
This Grade 1 listed church dates from about 1300.
The church was damaged during the Civil War, but was restored in the 1650s with financial assistance from Lady Anne Clifford of Skipton Castle.
This Grade 1 listed church dates from about 1300.
The church was damaged during the Civil War, but was restored in the 1650s with financial assistance from Lady Anne Clifford of Skipton Castle.
SKIPTON 31A - Holy Trinity Church
The interior of Holy Trinity Church, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Grade 1 Listed.
Grade 1 Listed.
SKIPTON 33A - Powell Brothers window
'St. Michael and the Dragon', a stained glass window by Powell Brothers of Leeds in Holy Trinity Parish Church at Skipton, North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 34A - Tomb of George Clifford
The tomb of George Clifford in Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, North Yorkshire.
George Clifford, the Third Earl of Cumberland was born at Broughton Castle in 1558 and died in 1605. He was a friend of Elizabeth 1st, an accomplished jouster, a navigator who fought the Armada in 1588, a gambler, spendthrift and philanderer.
The tomb was erected by his daughter, Lady Anne Clifford in 1654.
George Clifford, the Third Earl of Cumberland was born at Broughton Castle in 1558 and died in 1605. He was a friend of Elizabeth 1st, an accomplished jouster, a navigator who fought the Armada in 1588, a gambler, spendthrift and philanderer.
The tomb was erected by his daughter, Lady Anne Clifford in 1654.
SKIPTON 39A - War Memorial
The War Memorial, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
Unveiled in 1922 by James Henry Sellers incorporating two bronzes by the sculptor John Cassidy.
Unveiled in 1922 by James Henry Sellers incorporating two bronzes by the sculptor John Cassidy.
SKIPTON 41A - Skipton Library
The 1910 Skipton Library on the High Street, Skipton in North Yorkshire.
In front of the library is the 1888 statue of Sir Mathew Wilson by A Bruce Joy. Mathew Wilson was the first Member of Parliament for Skipton. .
In front of the library is the 1888 statue of Sir Mathew Wilson by A Bruce Joy. Mathew Wilson was the first Member of Parliament for Skipton. .
SKIPTON 45A - Fred Trueman Sculpture
The 2010 bronze sculpture of Yorkshire cricketer, Fred Trueman by Graham Ibbeson at Skipton in North Yorkshire.
SKIPTON 50A - The Celebrated Pork Pie Establishment
The Celebrated Pork Pie Establishment: Stanforth Butchers, Skipton in North Yorkshire. Visit the website
