There is a Roman road between Skipton and Addingham that was used up until 200 years ago which has since been replaced by Moor Lane .
In 1315 is when the first corn mill was mentioned and is one of the oldest medieval structures in the village although it was destroyed in a storm in 1776 and rebuilt the following year.
The main occupation of the village in the 14th century was agriculture and some iron smelting and blacksmithing. During the War of the Roses a record states that nine men were mustered up to fight at Floden Field . In 1452 Henry Vavasours Esq., was lord of the manor and his family continued there until 1714.
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