[1] The village is located in Wharfedale, and is close to the border of West Yorkshire.[3] Facilities include a school,[4] a pub,[5] and a garden nursery.An annual show is held, with attractions ranging from produce and handicraft classes, to a dog show and horse competitions, as well as stalls and entertainment.[9][10] The name of the village derives from the Old Norse ask-viór, meaning ash wood.The primary school has around 80 pupils and is constantly rated as "outstanding" in Ofsted reports.