The CC Trig Point bagger thread, now incorporating other interesting geographs

[Richard A Thackeray]

The tracked one is a Sabre (Scorpion hull with a repurposed Fox turret).

I stand corrected

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Out with wife, & dog, walk - then a late breakfast over at; https://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/

Wednesday 3rd
1.

The Cottage
Parlington Lane
Aberford
Leeds

For the 'none-locals', Aberford is just west of the present A1, between HookMoor (where M1 joins) & Bramham Crossroads (where the A64 intersects)
The 'Great North Road' (old A1) ran through the village, until it was bypassed in 1963

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101313207-the-cottage-parlington
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5335739
https://parlington.co.uk/outlying_houses_h13.html

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Wednesday 3rd
2.

Triumphal Arch (seen from Parlington Lane)
Aberford
Leeds
Apologies, 'zoom' on iPhone, then a cropped image, it looked okay on the phone

For the 'none-locals', Aberford is just west of the present A1, between HookMoor (where M1 joins) & Bramham Crossroads (where the A64 intersects)
The 'Great North Road' (old A1) ran through the village, until it was bypassed in 1963

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101135624-triumphal-arch-parlington
The 'whys & wherefores'; https://parlington.co.uk/structures-triumphal-arch-1.html
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/38247

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Wednesday 3rd
3.

The Light Arch
Parlington Lane
Aberford
Leeds

This is a section of the Aberford Fly-Line, from the Gascoignes pits, near Garforth, back to coal-staithes in the village

For the 'none-locals', Aberford is just west of the present A1, between HookMoor (where M1 joins) & Bramham Crossroads (where the A64 intersects)
The 'Great North Road' (old A1) ran through the village, until it was bypassed in 1963

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101451941-the-light-arch-parlington
Railway history; https://www.lner.info/co/NER/aberford/aberford.php
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4921323

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Wednesday 3rd
4.

Nellies Tree
Parlington Lane
Aberford
Leeds

For the 'none-locals', Aberford is just west of the present A1, between HookMoor (where M1 joins) & Bramham Crossroads (where the A64 intersects)
The 'Great North Road' (old A1) ran through the village, until it was bypassed in 1963

Adjacent to Nellies Tree

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5953131
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nellie's_Tree

'2018 Tree Of The Year!' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-46036265

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Wednesday 3rd
5.

The Dark Arch
Parlington Lane
Aberford
Leeds
Closed to the public, at the moment

The reason given, is fallen masonry, in the 'tunnel'
Plus, perhaps (given the amount of water entering from the western side - photo with the barrier), it could also be water-logged

This is a section of the Aberford Fly-Line, from the Gascoignes pits, near Garforth, back to coal-staithes in the village

For the 'none-locals', Aberford is just west of the present A1, between HookMoor (where M1 joins) & Bramham Crossroads (where the A64 intersects)
The 'Great North Road' (old A1) ran through the village, until it was bypassed in 1963


Eastern portal

On the fencing

Found adjacent on the diversionary path, alongside it

Western portal

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101451942-the-dark-arch-parlington
https://parlington.co.uk/structures-dark-arch-1.html
Railway history; https://www.lner.info/co/NER/aberford/aberford.php
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6001781

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Thursday 4th

I’ve probably featured these before, but not about to go looking
Sadly, they might be lost soon, as the farmland behind the wall has (locally, quite controversially) been sold for housing

Wakefield Corporation Water Works
Station Road (opposite Greenfield Road)
Altofts (as it’s that side of the railway bridge)

They’re at the bottom of the bridge, on right hand side
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2762288

 

[Badger_Boom]

Thursday 4th

I’ve probably featured these before, but not about to go looking
Sadly, they might be lost soon, as the farmland behind the wall has (locally, quite controversially) been sold for housing

Wakefield Corporation Water Works
Station Road (opposite Greenfield Road)
Altofts (as it’s that side of the railway bridge)



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They’re at the bottom of the bridge, on right hand side
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2762288

It might be worth asking if the West Yorkshire Historic Environment Record includes them as non-designated heritage assets. It probably won't save them but should ensure a record of them is made before (in case) they are removed.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

@Badger_Boom

There is another pair at the far end of this road too (after it turns into Lee Brigg, then High Green Road)
Plus apparently a few dotted along roads in Calderdale, from the source reservoirs


Booth Wood Reservoir is one of the suppliers
That’s the one just north of the M62, by Stott Hall Farm (where the carriageways part company, due to geological issues)

 

[the_mikey]

Did a walk up Hergest Ridge on the welsh border last weekend.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Sunday 7th

Birkwood Road
(opposite 'Carringtons Farm/Stables’)
Altofts
Wakefield

It’s on the sweeping left-hand bend, in the far distance
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2734924

 

[PeteXXX]

A nicely cut BM on St Martin's church, Glandford, nr Blakeney, on today's ride.

And yes. It's just visible due to being near the sea front on 'The Studio', Cley Beach.

 

[PeteXXX]

A couple of interesting finds on the High Street Blakeney, on today's walk & ride excursion..

 

[PeteXXX]

And, just in case Cley Next the Sea was to be invaded, a Pill Box that's disappearing under the stoney beach...


BTW, I had to carry my Brommie about ¼ of a mile eavh way for these pics!! 😂

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Friday 12th
1.

Wakefield & Barnsley Union Bank (with the clock)
(former) White Horse Hotel ('Hogarths')
(seen from Carter Street)
WestGate
Wakefield

We were in the city-centre, for a family funeral service (at the Cathedral)
I took this when l nipped out to move the car

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...mbers-57-and-59-westgate-wakefield-north-ward

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5828997