Cawood
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Cawood (Other names: Carwood, Thorpe Lane) is a large village in North Yorkshire. It is located south of the point where the River Wharfe flows in to the River Ouse which subsequently forms the northern border of the village. Cawood Bridge is the only bridge from the village which spans the river.
The houses and shops are located around the remains of Cawood Castle which lies in its centre. This was the home of the Archbishops of York who were forced to leave when the English Civil War begun. Dick Turpin is said to have forded the river when he escaped to York, which lies 10 miles north of Cawood.
The village used to boast a host of public houses, of which three remain open today. The Jolly Sailor is situated on Market Place in the village centre, and is a Thwaites owned pub. The Ferry Inn is located just by the swing bridge over the River Ouse with a large beer garden fronting the river. This is a Free House, serving a variety of real ales and lagers. The Castle can be found on Wistowgate, heading towards Selby.
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