Threshfield

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latitude = 54.06942
longitude = -2.01689
official_name = Threshfield
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shire_district= Craven
shire_county = North Yorkshire
region = Yorkshire and the Humber
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os_grid_reference = SD989637

Threshfield is a small village in the English county of North Yorkshire, with a population of 980 residents. It borders Grassington, Linton Falls and Skirethorns. Near by villages (within 7 miles radius) are Linton, Cracoe, Rylstone, Hetton, Hebden, Kilnsey, and Greenhow.

History

Threshfield was originally founded by the Angles.

The Old Hall, a Georgian inn which takes its name from the 14th century hall at the rear, was built by monks and reputedly the oldest inhabited building in Wharfedale. In the 16th century, Threshfield was part of a huge deer park.

Education

Threshfield Primary School

Threshfield School is a primary school for ages of 4-11 years and has approximately 108 pupils enrolled. The school was built in 1674 and is now a Grade II listed building. Several extensions were added; In 2000, two classrooms were built as part of a stone extension. The headteacher is Mrs Helen Jarvis M.A.

Upper Wharfedale School

Upper Wharfedale School is a mixed secondary modern school for ages 11-16 years. The school has around 320 pupils enrolled making it smaller than the average secondary school. It is a Sports College and was recently voted the most improved school in North Yorkshire.

ee also

* Threshfield Station
* Grassington
* Kettlewell

External links

* [http://www.threshfield.n-yorks.sch.uk/index.html Threshfield Primary School Website]
* [http://www.stockdill.freeserve.co.uk/threshfield/ Information on Threshfield Village]
* [http://www.uws.n-yorks.sch.uk/ Upper Wharfedale School Website]