Farnhill

Farnhill is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England.^[2][3] It is situated near Sutton-in-Craven and about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-east of Skipton. Farnhill is also across the canal from Kildwick and there is a church in Kildwick. There is a primary school next to the church and Farnhill backs up on to the moors. There are around 500 people living in Farnhill.

Bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Farnhill

Farnhill
Main Street, Farnhill
Farnhill Location within North Yorkshire
Population	509 (2011 census)[1]
OS grid reference	SE005465
Civil parish	Farnhill
Unitary authority	North Yorkshire
Ceremonial county	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	KEIGHLEY
Postcode district	BD20
Police	North Yorkshire
Fire	North Yorkshire
Ambulance	Yorkshire
List of places UK England Yorkshire 53.914650°N 1.993870°W / 53.914650; -1.993870

The name Farnhill derives from the Old English fearnhyll meaning 'fern hill'.^[4]

To the south of the village is Farnhill Hall, a Grade I listed fortified manor house, dating from the 15th century but much altered.^[5]

Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire.^[6] From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the district of Craven, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

See also

• Listed buildings in Farnhill