Linton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Craven

England

Linton

County Bridge Marker on the B6265, Grassington County Bridge Marker against a stone garden wall on the south side of the B6265 Station Road east of Grassington Bridge, River Wharfe. Grassington parish. The casting marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_GRASS07br — County Bridge Marker on the B6265, Grassington Credit: P Robertson

Linton is a civil parish located in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the River Wharfe, it is part of the Craven district and lies approximately 6 miles north of the market town of Skipton. The parish covers an area of around 3.5 square miles and has a population of approximately 500 residents.

The village of Linton is known for its picturesque setting, with rolling green hills and charming stone-built houses. It has a strong sense of community, with a village hall, primary school, and a historic church, St. Michael and All Angels, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is an architectural gem, featuring a magnificent Norman doorway and a medieval rood screen.

Linton is also famous for its traditional pub, The Fountaine Inn, which has been serving locals and visitors since the 17th century. The pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, along with delicious food and a wide selection of local ales.

The surrounding countryside of Linton is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes to explore. The Linton Falls, located on the river, is a popular spot for picnics and offers stunning views of the water cascading over the rocks.

Overall, Linton is a charming and tranquil civil parish that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, rich history, and strong sense of community make it a desirable place to live or visit for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Linton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.058967/-2.003526 or Grid Reference SD9962. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

County Bridge Marker on the B6265, Grassington

County Bridge Marker against a stone garden wall on the south side of the B6265 Station Road east of Grassington Bridge, River Wharfe. Grassington parish. The casting marks the extent of roadway adjoining the bridge that the County was obliged to maintain. Milestone Society National ID: YW_GRASS07br

P Robertson

River Wharfe, Linton Falls Hydro Electric Power Station

The turbine house was originally built in 1909 by the Grassington Electricity Supply Company and took advantage of the Upper Linton Falls weir which had been constructed in the early nineteenth century. In 1921, the site was taken over by the Linton Mill Electricity Supply Company who extended the original turbine house with two new hydroelectricity generators which were installed in the turbine bays which can still be seen today. The station continued generating electricity until the National Grid began supplying the Yorkshire Dales for the first time in 1948 which meant that local power generation was no longer financially viable. The structure was abandoned and left unused and left abandoned for 60 years. Because of its significance as an early example of a local electricity generating site, Linton Falls was designated as a scheduled monument in 2001 (List Entry Number: 1020895 Link

Historic England). The turbine house was carefully restored in 2011 and two new Archimedean screw turbines were installed, enabling the site to become operational and supply electricity again.

David Dixon

Hydro-electric Power House and Weir at Linton

Historic England). The turbine house was carefully restored in 2011 and two new Archimedean screw turbines were installed, enabling the site to become operational and supply electricity again.

David Dixon

Bridge End Farm, Threshfield

The farmhouse dates from the mid-eighteenth century and is now used for bed and breakfast/guest house accommodation. It is a Grade II listed building (List Entry No: 1132096 Link

Historic England).

David Dixon

Old-style Road Sign near Grassington

David Dixon

Grassington, Sikes Lathe

David Dixon

Grass Wood Lane

David Dixon

Wharfe Lane

David Martin

Riverside houses, Grassington

David Martin

Riverside field and path, Grassington

David Martin

Old stone bridge over Linton Beck

David Martin

The Fountaine Inn, Linton

David Martin

Hydro electric power station above Linton Falls

David Martin

Llyn Bank

In Linton.

Andrew Abbott

Arthur Anderton Memorial Institute and Men's Reading Room

In Linton.

Andrew Abbott

Houses above Linton Beck

In the distance, White Abbey, Grade II listed, listing number 1316811.

Andrew Abbott

Fountaine's Hospital, Linton

Grade II* listed. Listing number 1132124. Chapel and almshouses. 1721 by Richard Fountaine, extended to the rear in the late 19th century.

Andrew Abbott

Bridge over the ford at Linton

Grade II listed. Listing number 1132118 Pedestrian bridge. Late C17 - early C18 with later repairs. Gritstone rubble with larger blocks to parapets. A single shallow arch with small flood arch to east, both with voussoirs set back and a slightly-projecting drip-course. 3 or 4 courses of stone to parapet which has rounded copings. A pedestrian or packhorse bridge aligned to carry a route towards Burnsall, along the south bank of the Wharfe, and replaced by a late C19 bridge carrying north-bound traffic towards the river crossing at Grassington.

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Linton is located at Grid Ref: SD9962 (Lat: 54.058967, Lng: -2.003526)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire