Hawes
Hawes
Hawes is in The Yorkshire Dales National Park in England.
Hawes first appeared as a market place in 1307, and the active Tuesday market continues to attract customers. It’s no surprise that Hawes is one of the honeypot attractions in Yorkshire Dales National Park since it’s home to the world-famous Yorkshire Wensleydale Creamery as well as a series of waterfalls and trails.
History of Hawes
It’s believed that Hawes market has been going on for over 900 years, with the earliest record of cattle sales mentioned in 1307. There was recorded evidence of a toll being collected from market traders in 1301, suggesting that hawes had become a busy place by then. In 1553 hawes is recorded as having two fairs per year, but these would have been very small compared to today’s Tuesday Market which is still one of the largest traditional markets found anywhere in Europe.
Waterfalls at Hawes
The area around Hawes is good walking country with a number of spectacular waterfalls like Hardraw, Crag Hill and Catrake falls within a few miles of the town.
The impressive Hardraw Force waterfall is believed to be the highest single drop waterfall in England. You can see this wonderful sight by walking along the river from the car park, about a mile from hawes village.
Created: 27 November 2016 Edited: 29 November 2023
Hawes
Local History around Hawes
There are some historic monuments around including:
Sargill ore hearth lead smelt mill, on North Rigg, 340m south east of Sargill Lead MineCairn on Green Scar, 470m SE of New BridgeGayle Mill, its outbuildings and associated water system.
