Village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England
Askwith is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, with a population of 220 (2001 census), increasing to 240 at the 2011 Census. The village is located in Wharfedale, and is close to the border of West Yorkshire. Nearby towns are Otley, Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. Facilities include a school, a pub, 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. There is also a WI group and a toddler group.
Baines lists the village as "Asquith" in 1822 and Lewis as "Askwith, or Asquith" in 1848. The name of the village derives from the Old Norse "ask-viór", meaning ash wood. A derivative surname from the village is that of "Asquith".
The village is related to the famous Asquith family.
Askwith Community Primary School.
The primary school has around 80 pupils and is constantly rated as "outstanding" in Ofsted reports.
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