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The first view one has of the village is that of the tower of the greenstone church of St Margaret with its dominating red clock. Created in 1787 by horologist Edmund Howard, the long drop clock is truly a remarkable piece of engineering.

Caistor is a historic hilltop market town with a tremendous history.

The church is probably the most impressive in Wensleydale with a battlemented tower, nave and chancel.

Thruxton church has been at the heart of village life for over 850 years, many of the church’s treasures are in the form of tombs and effigies of some of the Lords and Ladies of the Manor.

A Victorian grade II listed building built in 1842; with pews, decorative ceiling rose and organ with pump handle.

Restored remains by the roadside.

Built in the 13th century, the oldest part is the low tower which is surmounted by a small spirelet that is completely out of proportion with the rest of the building!