Skyrack

It was split into upper and lower divisions and centred in Headingley, Leeds.The Lower Division included the parishes of Aberford, Bardsey, Barwick-in-Elmet, Kippax, Thorner, Whitkirk and part of Harewood, while the Upper Division included the parishes of Adel, Bingley, Guiseley and parts of Harewood, Ilkley and Otley.[2] The Skyrack wapentake derives its name from a large oak that grew for centuries in Headingley.It is believed that the word "skyrack" comes from the Old English phrase scir ac meaning "Shire Oak", under which meetings were held.[4] There is a plaque to commemorate it on the outside of the garden wall of the Original Oak pub.
Wapentakes of the West Riding. The Upper Division labelled 7 on the map, and the Lower Division is labelled 9.
Skyrack Public House
wapentakeWest Riding of YorkshireHeadingley, LeedsparishesAberfordBardseyBarwick-in-ElmetKippaxThornerWhitkirkHarewoodBingleyGuiseleyIlkleya large oak that grew for centuries in HeadingleyOld EnglishShire OakOtley Rungrade IIYorkshire Ramblers’ ClubHistoric EnglandNational Heritage List for EnglandWest Yorkshire