The name Wensleydale is derived from the village of Wensley, some 25 m.
Farther up Wensleydale Bolton Castle stands high on the north side.
The longwool breeds are the Leicester, Border Leicester, Cotswold, Lincoln, Kent, Devon Longwool, South Devon, Wensleydale and Roscommon.
The few cottagers living in Wensleydale emptied their closets down a disused mine shaft.
Hawes Matured Wensleydale takes on the appearance of a truly traditionally ripened cheese.