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3 unusual facts about Steeton


Danie Craven

The family farm was named for Steeton in West Yorkshire, home to Craven's paternal grandfather, John Craven (1837-90), who came to South Africa as a diamond prospector.

Keighley and Kendal Turnpike

Settle made a provision that no gate could be set up nearer to Keighley than Steeton.

Initially there were five toll bars on the turnpike: Steeton Bank, Holme Bridge, Long Preston Bridge, Clapham and Kirkby Lonsdale.


Francis Ferrand Foljambe

Born 17 January 1749 – Foljambe inherited estates at Wadworth, Steeton, Westow, and Aldwark, Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, his family later moved to Osberton Hall, Scofton, Worksop).

Keighley News

As well as Keighley, its circulation area includes Cross Hills, Cullingworth, Denholme, East Morton, Haworth, Oxenhope, Silsden and Steeton.


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