Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.164, -1.342 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 43 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01845 (Thirsk) |
The small civil parish of Eldmire with Crakehill sits in the largely agricultural district of Hambleton in North Yorkshire. It is a sparsely populated patchwork of arable fields, hedgerows and scattered farmsteads, the two hamlets giving the area its identity, and offers quiet lanes and country walks rather than services or commercial activity.
Historically the landscape reflects medieval and post‑medieval farming patterns, visible in traditional stone farmhouses and old field boundaries, and the local economy remains largely centred on agriculture with a handful of rural businesses; residents typically rely on nearby villages and market towns for shops, schools and pubs. Community life is small‑scale and rural, appealing to those who value landscape, heritage and a strong sense of place.