Seg Plantation

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire Craven

England

Seg Plantation

Old tollhouse The Toll Board on the tollhouse on the B6480 at Low Bentham. This had been a private road that was opened to the public on 3rd May 1932. Even wheelbarrows were charged 2d! — Old tollhouse Credit: Chris Minto

Seg Plantation is a picturesque woodland located in Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the county, it covers a vast area of approximately 500 acres. The plantation is known for its dense forests and abundance of tall, mature trees, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The woodland primarily consists of oak and beech trees, which create a dense canopy overhead, allowing only sporadic rays of sunlight to filter through. This creates a unique and enchanting atmosphere, with the ground covered in a thick carpet of fallen leaves and moss. The plantation is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Seg Plantation offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind their way through the woodland, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and discover its hidden gems. The trails range in difficulty, catering to both casual strollers and experienced hikers. Along the way, visitors can enjoy the serene beauty of the plantation, with occasional clearing offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The plantation is easily accessible, with a nearby parking area and clearly marked entrance points. There are also picnic areas and benches scattered throughout the woodland, providing visitors with the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the natural beauty of their surroundings.

Overall, Seg Plantation in Yorkshire offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, immersing visitors in a tranquil and idyllic woodland setting.

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Old tollhouse

The Toll Board on the tollhouse on the B6480 at Low Bentham. This had been a private road that was opened to the public on 3rd May 1932. Even wheelbarrows were charged 2d!

Chris Minto

Clintsfield Colliery, Ruin

Former Engine and Boiler Houses of Clintsfield Colliery, worked until 1856, later converted into a house but now derelict. It is a 'listed building' and under the administration of English Heritage.

Peter Bond

The Blands, House

Gutted by fire in February 2009 and now in process of rebuilding, this house was once the home of 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow. The multi talented and colourful Mr Burrow (1759 - 1827) earned his 'Perpetual' name from his unending quest to develop a machine capable of perpetual motion. He went as far as diverting a stream under his house and engineering a constantly moving grindstone outside the house. A blacksmith by trade he also surreptitiously mined coal from his own mine entered by a trapdoor within the house. He fathered many children and claimed to have been taught to read by an angel, after which he could quote the bible to the letter. When he died, it is said he was buried in a glass fronted coffin as he was sure he would cheat death return from the grave.His grave is in the churchyard of St James the Less, Tatham (SD6069).The mine and attached catacombs are unsafe to visit but the house and gardens are worth a look.

Peter Bond

Folly, The Blands

In the garden of 'Blands' and said to have been built by 'Perpetual' Arthur Burrow for use as a storehouse. Also known locally, I think, as the Goose House.

Peter Bond

Sun Dial Inn, Low Bentham

John H Darch

Lancaster to Leeds railway at Low Bentham

John H Darch

Barn at Greenfold

John H Darch

Access track to Higher Perries

John H Darch

Farm track to Kirkbeck

John H Darch

Sun Dial Inn, Low Bentham

Village pub still surviving.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Cottages in Low Bentham

Terrace of small cottages close to the centre of the village.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Stone cross, Low Bentham

Erected by the villagers in 1902 in celebration of the coronation of Edward VII.

Phil and Juliette Platt

St. John the Baptist, Low Bentham

Church of England parish church in the Diocese of Bradford. The tower is c1340, but the rest of the building dates from 1876.

Phil and Juliette Platt

Toll Bar House

Near Low Bentham. The toll bar across the then private road would be lifted upon payment of a toll, ranging from 1/- (one shilling, or 5 pence) for "every wagon or van drawn by horse or any other beast" to 1d (0.25 new penny) each way for a bicycle. The house is now a nursery.

Phil and Juliette Platt