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High Bentham, Yorkshire

High Bentham is a town in Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The town lies on the River Wenning and on the northern edge of the Forest of Bowland. A market was granted to High Bentham in the 14th century, and it became a centre for weaving from the 18th century. The town is within the council area of North Yorkshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division: West Riding
Lat, Long: 54.118028,-2.510335
Grid Reference: SD667692
Police Area: North Yorkshire
Council Area: North Yorkshire
Civil Parish: Bentham CP
Country: England

GBPNID: 21475
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/High_Bentham,_Yorkshire_21475

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