Embsay
Embsay is a village in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England and is situated about 2 miles north-east of Skipton. The village and the neighbouring village of Eastby form the civil parish of Embsay with Eastby, which has a population of 1,758.[1]
Geography
The rock formation north of the village is Embsay Crag, at the foot of which is Embsay Reservoir. The crag marks the start of Barden Moor, a large expanse of open moorland which is open access land and popular with walkers. There are two reservoirs on the moor; Upper Barden Reservoir and Lower Barden Reservoir.
Transport
Embsay railway station was built in 1888,[2] and is the terminus of the heritage Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. The 214 bus provides an hourly daytime service to and from Skipton.[3]
Education
The village has a Church of England voluntary controlled primary school which pupils come from not just Embsay but Skipton and even further away. It was ranked 141st best primary school in England.[4]
Village hall
Embsay Village Hall plays an important role in village life, hosting events from film nights to pantomimes, bowls to jumble sales, it improves the social network of the community.
Sports
The village has a cricket club which competes in the Craven League as one of the most successful clubs in the league, its second team was, in 2006, the first second team in the league's history to play in the first division. The village has a moderately successful football club. The clubs play at Shires Lane on the north side of the village.
Embsay has a recreational ground found at the north end of the village with a climbing frame and small football pitch.
Community Facilities
Embsay has two pubs, the Elm Tree Inn and the Cavendish Arms. The Elm Tree Inn and Elm Tree Square take their names from an elm tree that stood here for many years. It was replaced in the late 20th century due to Dutch elm disease, but in 2006 that replacement was also taken down. A replacement tree was planted in 2007. Embsay also has a newsagents on the main road. After the Post Office was closed a small counter in the paper shop now serves as a post office. The only other shops in Embsay are a hairdressing business and an arts and crafts store.
Landmarks
Laurel Bank House also has a convenient self catered cottage attached for tourists who wish to extend their visit.[5]
References
- ^ Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Craven Retrieved 2009-09-18
- ^ "North Yorkshire - Days out: walks, trains and horses". BBC website. 2002-07-04. Retrieved 2007-06-19.
- ^ Route 214 timetable northyorkstravel.info
- ^ "Embsay Primary school". Retrieved 25 February 2009.
- ^ http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Yorkshire-Dales-South-Skipton/Laurel-Bank-Cottage-803.html
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