Arkendale is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Harrogate town,[2] and a had a population of 278 according to the 2001 census,[3] increasing to 394 at the 2011 census.[1] It has a pub,[4] a village hall and a church[5] and is close to Staveley village.
| Arkendale | |
|---|---|
 St Bartholomews Church, Arkendale | |
.svg)  Arkendale Location within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 394 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE387610 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KNARESBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | HG5 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
The first part of the toponym originates from Old English eorcnan, meaning probably "precious, noble, true", as in the name Archibald.
St Bartholomew's Church, Arkendale was consecrated in 1837.[6]
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References edit
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Arkendale Parish (E04007306)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "299" (Map). Ripon & Boroughbridge. 1:25,000. Explorer. Ordnance Survey. 2015. ISBN 9780319245514.
- ^ UK Census (2001). "Local Area Report – Arkendale Parish (36UD003)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ Lemm, Elaine (24 May 2015). "Restaurant review: Blue Bell, Arkendale". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Arkendale: St Bartholomew - A Church Near You". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Refurbished church clock unveiled after community project". Harrogate Informer. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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