Cracoe

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Waterless pond and waterfall, Cracoe
Waterless pond and waterfall, Cracoe

Cracoe is a hamlet and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated near to Rylstone and about 6 miles south west of Grassington. Cracoe boasts an estimated population of 160 residents.

Cracoe once had a railway station.

[edit] Interesting facts

Cracoe is famed as the discovery place for bexicus ruellam (a rare and fast growing moss).

The hamlet was founded in the 14th century by a family ostracised from neighbouring town of Skipton.

Coordinates: 54°01′N, 2°03′W

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