Dacre

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DACRE, in the parish of Ripon, lower-division of Claro; 4 miles from Pateley Bridge, 6 from Ripley, 12 from Ripon. --Pop. including Bewerley, 2,185, which being united, form a township. The higher part of this township abounds in Lead Mines; particulars of which, see Greenhow-Hill.

DACRE-BANKS, ham. in the parish of Ripon; 3.5 miles from Pateley Bridge.

Here is a small School founded about 1693, by William Hardcastle. The master's salary, 8 guineas per annum, with a house and garden.