Kildwick
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Kildwick is a village in North Yorkshire, situated between Skipton and Keighley. The population of the village is around 190.
The village has a number of local amenities including a primary school, church (see below), post office and public house.
[edit] St Andrew's Church, Kildwick
Known locally as 'The Lang Kirk of Craven', St Andrew’s is an imposing and historically significant church in the village of Kildwick, between Keighley and Skipton. It stands close by the Leeds - Liverpool canal.
The village of Farnhill, on the opposite side of the canal is served by the church and the larger village of Crosshills, on the other side of the River Aire and reached by crossing one of the oldest bridges in the north of England, is also in the parish of St Andrew's.
Founded in the early days of Christianity, St Andrew’s has a history stretching back into the mists of time. The church has a connection with Bolton Priory in Wharfedale, the Manor of Kildwick coming under the jurisdiction of the Priors of Bolton between the 12th and l6th centuries.
Fragments of 9th century crosses have been excavated from its walls, evidence of the church built here before the Norman Conquest, which was replaced by one of stone four centuries later. This was later lengthened, with further extensions eastwards during the 15th and 16th centuries, so that it is now one of the longest in Yorkshire.
Many changes have taken place since then, with the last major reordering being carried out in the early 1900s. Another major reordering to meet the needs of the 21st Century is currently in its initial stages.
Charlotte Brontë and other members of the Brontë family were acquainted with the church.
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