Arkendale is a village and civil parish in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. It is 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Harrogate town,[2] and a had a population of 278 according to the 2001 census,[3] increasing to 394 at the 2011 census.[1] It consists of a Pub,[4] a Village Hall, a Church[5] and is close to Staveley village.
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![]() St Bartholomews Church, Arkendale | |
![]() ![]() Arkendale Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 394 (2011 census)[1] |
OS grid reference | SE387610 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | KNARESBOROUGH |
Postcode district | HG5 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
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The first part of the toponym originates from Old English eorcnan, meaning probably "precious, noble, true", and cognate to the name Archibald.
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