Whaw
Whaw is a hamlet in Arkengarthdale in North Yorkshire, England. It is one of few settlements in the dale and is one of the smallest. Its name derives from the Old Norse of Kvi and Hagi, which means the enclosure of the sheep.
- Hamlet
- …lies at an elevation of 991 feet (302 metres)
- Description: village in North Yorkshire, England, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hoove and Old Powder Magazine.
Hoove
Peak
Hoove is a hill in the northern Yorkshire Dales… Hoove is situated 2 miles northeast of Whaw.
Old Powder Magazine
Building
The Old Powder Magazine is a historic building…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include C B Yard and Langthwaite.
Langthwaite
Hamlet
Langthwaite is one of the few villages in Arkengarthdale, North Yorkshire, England. Langthwaite is situated 2 miles southeast of Whaw.
Arkle Town
Hamlet
Arkle Town is a hamlet in Arkengarthdale in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Arkle Town is situated 2 miles southeast of Whaw.
Whaw
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Latitude
54.43558° or 54° 26′ 8″ north
Longitude
-2.02839° or 2° 1′ 42″ west
Open location code
9C6VCXPC+6J
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OpenStreetMap feature
place=hamlet
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Polish—“Whaw” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Whaw”
- French: “Whaw”
- Irish: “Whaw”
- Polish: “Whaw”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Whaw Bridge and Whaw Scars.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Whaw Gill Bridge and Faggergill Wood.
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