The bridge at Micklethwaite, known to the canal as bridge 199, is built on ancient road connect Bingley with Ilkley over Hawksworth Moor.

Like a window into their day-to-day life, Micklethwaite census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. The various spellings include Muclewaite, Micklethwait, Micklethwayt, Micklethwaite, Muclethwait, Muclethwaite, Muclethwayte and many more. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.A stunning detached family home which boasts an enviable Gilstead setting, superb rear gardens and beautifully appointed, spacious living accommodation. Other Micklethwaits that we know of decided to emigrate to the USA: One family was led by Willoughby JM636 (four adults and nine children), and recent DNA tests in the UK and the US suggest that they are from Branch 1a.

Slaves: around 10% of households, servi owned no land of their own, belonged to the lord, and may have been used as ploughmen. Other members of the family emigrated to Australia – examples can be seen in the Branch 1e (Bower) of the Cawthorne-Ingbirchworth tree. Micklethwaite is a picturesque hamlet, hidden on the south side of Rombalds Moor above Bingley, and can be approached from the Aire valley by a road that crosses the Leeds-Liverpool canal and winds up the hillside. A delightfully spacious dormer bungalow which boasts attractive flexible living accommodation planned over two floors. For a glorious day out amongst spectacular countryside where you get an evocative glimpse into the past there are few properties.These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.