Giles Wood

Wood, Forest in Yorkshire

England

Giles Wood

Hoober Observatory From Hoober Stand viewing platform — Hoober Observatory Credit: Kevin Waterhouse

Giles Wood, Yorkshire, also known as Wood or Forest, is a rural village located in the northern part of England. It lies in the historic county of Yorkshire, nestled between the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors National Park. With its serene countryside setting, Giles Wood offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

The village is characterized by its lush green landscapes, rolling hills, and ancient woodlands, which have been well-preserved over the years. These woodlands provide habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Giles Wood has a small population, with close-knit community ties. The village is known for its friendly locals who take pride in their community and work together to maintain its charm and beauty. The village center features a few traditional stone houses, a village hall, and a quaint parish church, which serves as a focal point for religious and community gatherings.

The surrounding area offers a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding, with numerous trails and bridleways waiting to be explored. Additionally, the nearby rivers and lakes provide opportunities for fishing and boating.

Although Giles Wood is a predominantly rural village, it is conveniently located within a short distance of larger towns and cities. This allows residents to enjoy the tranquility of village life while having access to modern amenities and services.

In summary, Giles Wood, Yorkshire, is a peaceful and idyllic village characterized by its natural beauty, welcoming community, and proximity to stunning countryside landscapes. It offers a perfect retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life and a close connection to nature.

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Giles Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.489923/-1.3914143 or Grid Reference SK4099. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hoober Observatory

From Hoober Stand viewing platform

Kevin Waterhouse

Hoober Stand

One of the Wentworth Woodhouse Follies

Kevin Waterhouse

Hoober Stand Cottage

Former lodge on the Wentworth Woodhouse Estate

Kevin Waterhouse

Lea Brook Lane

Hoober Hill. There is a large covered reservoir on the left.

Richard Webb

Plaque, Hoober Stand

Above the door of the folly. "This Pyramidal building was Erected by his Majestys most Dutyfull Subject Thomas Marquess of Rockingham Etc. in Grateful Respect to the Preserver of our Religion Laws and Libertys King George The Second Who by the blessing of God having subdued a most Unnatural Rebellion In Britain Anno 1746 Maintains the Ballance of Power and Settles A Just and Honourable Peace in Europe 1748"

Richard Webb

Quarries, Hoober Plantation

The quarried summit area of Hoober Hill, a short distance west of the folly.

Richard Webb

Elephant at the Heritage Centre

A woven elephant at Elsecar Heritage Centre.

Dave Pickersgill

Elephant at the Heritage Centre

Elsecar village was developed by The 4th Earl of Fitzwilliam during the late eighteenth century into a thriving industrial village where men, women and children made iron and mined coal. The Elsecar workshops were built in 1850 to facilitate a more effective management of the various industrial enterprises around the Fitzwilliam estate. The coal board took over the workshops in 1947 following the nationalisation of the pits. As the collieries began to close in the latter part of the twentieth century, the demand for the workshop facilities began to decline, eventually leading to their closure. In 1986 the Department of the Environment listed most of the buildings to be of special architectural or historic interest. Barnsley Council purchased the workshops along with the Newcomen Beam Engine in 1988 and started a programme of conservation and restoration leading to the creation of the Elsecar Heritage Centre. Entry to the site is free (Link

Elsecar Heritage Centre website). Most of its buildings are Grade II listed. The Elsecar Steam Railway Link

is located behind the Centre and was built to serve the Earl Fitzwilliam’s collieries and ironworks. The railway now operates on a one-mile section of the branch, using historic steam and diesel locomotives.

Dave Pickersgill

Wentworth Woodhouse

The main facade

Kevin Waterhouse

Needle's Eye

A Wentworth Woodhouse folly

Kevin Waterhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse Stable Block

The courtyard view to the entrance and the central fountain

Kevin Waterhouse

Newcomen Engine House

Housing a Newcomen type steam engine for pumping water from what was Elsecar New Colliery in 1795

Kevin Waterhouse

Mural at Elsecar Heritage Centre

Dave Pickersgill

Rockingham (South Yorkshire) railway station, Elsecar Heritage Railway

Opened in 1996 on what became the 1 mile long Elsecar Heritage Railway, this station closed at the end of 2020 when the lease was handed back to the local council. View north east from near the former buffers, the heritage railway is located on a former freight-only branch of the South Yorkshire Railway, later part of the Great Central Railway, which closed in 1984. In 2023 the track had been lifted to allow archaeological digs.

Nigel Thompson