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©Bill Henderson
Dist:0.1km north<br/>Cawood Castle was a country residence for the Archbishops of York, rather than a defensive castle. A Magnesian Limestone gatehouse survives, as does the east range of hand made brick. Most of what can be seen appears to date from the time of Archbishop Kempe [1426-51].
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.2km north<br/>A very nice brick and tile house dating from the 17th century in Cawood. Note the 'Dutch' gable ends and diagonal chimney stacks on the left hand gable.
©Gordon Hatton
Dist:0.2km north<br/>Water ski-ing on the River Ouse used to be quite popular. This picture, from near the bridge, shows the bend of the river and Cawood Church in the background.
©Robert Neilson
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©Roger Gilbertson
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©Roger Gilbertson
Dist:0.3km north<br/>An attractive row of 18th and 19th century cottages standing on the south bank of the Ouse at Cawood.
©Gordon Hatton
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©Roger Gilbertson
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©Bill Henderson
Dist:0.3km north<br/>The River Ouse seriously above its normal level.
©Steve Fareham
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©Bill Henderson
Dist:0.3km north<br/>The River Ouse at Cawood can rise to exceptional levels and, at times, to just below the deck of this swing bridge.
©Robert Neilson
Dist:0.3km north<br/>The River Ouse is tidal at this point but the calmness of the water shows that it is about the top of the tide when the picture was taken
©David Stowell
Dist:0.3km north<br/>This photograph is taken from the Methodist Church, looking along Sherburn Street , ( the B1222 ) towards the junction with Ryther Street, (the B1223)
©Bill Henderson
Dist:0.3km north<br/>
©Bill Henderson

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