Crow Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Crow Wood

Trig Point on Wolfstones Heights Credit: Colin Park

Crow Wood is a picturesque woodland located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the region, this enchanting forest covers an area of approximately 100 acres, providing a tranquil retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

The wood is predominantly composed of a diverse range of trees, including oak, beech, and birch, which create a dense canopy that filters the sunlight and casts a soothing shade over the forest floor. The rich biodiversity of Crow Wood is evident through the presence of various plant species, such as bluebells, ferns, and wild garlic, that flourish beneath the towering trees.

Winding paths and trails meander through the wood, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders and immerse themselves in the peaceful ambiance. These pathways offer glimpses of the resident wildlife, which includes an array of bird species, such as woodpeckers and owls, as well as small mammals like squirrels and rabbits.

Crow Wood also boasts a small stream that peacefully trickles through its heart, adding to the serene atmosphere and providing a habitat for aquatic creatures like frogs and dragonflies. Additionally, the stream serves as a refreshing spot for visitors to pause and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature.

With its idyllic setting and abundant natural beauty, Crow Wood is a popular destination for walking, hiking, and picnicking. The wood offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, providing an opportunity for visitors to connect with nature and appreciate the tranquility it offers.

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Crow Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.568824/-1.8030179 or Grid Reference SE1308. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig Point on Wolfstones Heights

Colin Park

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This end on view shows the combined jet condenser and single acting air pump. The big green drum above is an oil separator that removed oil from the exhaust steam so that the condensate could be used in the mill's processes. The little black cylinder to the left is a vacuum operated trap that discharged the oil that had been caught (best not to think where it might have gone).

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This shows the high pressure cylinder valve gear under the control of the Lumb governor and regulator. In the background the crank is in the correct starting position, ready to start turning as soon as the stop valve is wound open. The three ropes bottom right drive the governor.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This shows the low pressure cylinder with the jet condenser and air pump behind it. The big green vessel is the oil separator. Everything was kept in spotless condition by the engine's last driver (or tenter) - Herbert White. The engine is now at Markham Grange Steam Museum near Doncaster.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This view is from alongside the high pressure cylinder looking towards the crank. The latter is in the starting position and a few moments later the engine was running. This is Pollit & Wigzell's patent three piston rod design with the two low pressure rods passing either side of the high pressure cylinder. The shiny rod coming from the right hand edge is one of the low pressure rods. This made for a slightly shorter and more compact engine. The plastic pipe above the engine is not original and was a replacement condensing water supply. The little shelf on the end wall once held a gas meter.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - boiler feed pump

This is Pollit and Wigzell's standard three throw feed pump driven off the main engine next door. It was in the same space as the flywheel and rope driven alternator in the room next to the engine house. I visited this site quite a few times before the engine was finally removed in 1998 for re-erection at Markham Grange Steam Museum.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This is the flywheel next door with the rope grooves and the wooden boarding over the spokes. The boarding prevented the flywheel stirring up a gale. As re-erected at Markham Grange Steam Museum it does not have the boarding. The teeth around the rim are for barring the engine round. This was originally by a small steam engine but more recently an electric motor had been installed. This installation was beautifully kept and even more than 40 years after I first saw it (about 1976) I still have very fond memories of it.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This shows the Lumb governor with the modified Wilby regulator and an electric stop motion. The three piston rods of the patented 'three-rod system' are seen towards the bottom. The blurring of the governor's balls and the horizontal position of the operating lever below the centre weight both indicated that the engine was running at its operating speed. This was always a treat.

Chris Allen

Washpit Mill - steam engine

Agnes is one of my favourite engines but is no longer at this location, indeed the engine house's site has been cleared. Agnes is a horizontal tandem compound condensing mill engine built in 1909 by Pollit & Wigzell of Sowerby Bridge. The Corliss valve cylinders are 18" & 36" bores by 4' stroke. Operating speed was 80 rpm on steam at 160 psi and it developed 600 indicated horsepower. The 16' flywheel drove via ropes to a large alternator next door and to some limited machinery in part of the mill. The engine was in regular use until early 1980 and was then run just for show, usually on Friday afternoons. This shows the lower part of the Lumb governor with the modified Wilby regulator that adjusted the cut-off as the load varied to keep the engine's speed as close to its design speed as possible. Behind is the crosshead with the three piston rods that are the feature of Pollit & Wigzell's patented three rod design.

Chris Allen