Askwith
Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
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Askwith is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 220 (2001 census),[2] increasing to 240 at the 2011 Census.[1] The village is located in Wharfedale, and is close to the border of West Yorkshire. Nearby towns are Otley, Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale.[3]
| Askwith | |
|---|---|
Main street in Askwith looking towards Otley | |
.svg)  Askwith Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 240 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE169482 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OTLEY |
| Postcode district | LS21 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.[4] From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
Facilities include a school,[5] a pub,[6] and a garden nursery. An annual show is held, with attractions ranging from produce and handicraft classes, to a dog show and horse competitions, as well as stalls and entertainment.[7] There is also a WI group[8] and a toddler group.[9]
Baines lists the village as "Asquith" in 1822 and Lewis as "Askwith, or Asquith" in 1848.[10][11] The name of the village derives from the Old Norse ask-viðr, meaning ash wood.[12] A derivative surname from the village is that of Asquith.[13]
The village is related to the famous Asquith family.
