Starbot Haw Moss

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire South Lakeland

England

Starbot Haw Moss

Cowgill Bridge The road is the route from Dent to Garsdale Head. The bridge crosses the Cowgill Beck, and though modest in appearance, dates from 1702 and is grade II listed (list entry 1383839). — Cowgill Bridge Credit: Stephen Craven

Starbot Haw Moss is a picturesque village located in the county of Yorkshire, specifically in the region known as the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. Situated amidst stunning natural beauty, the village is nestled within rolling hills, lush green fields, and expansive moorland. The idyllic landscape of this area attracts visitors from far and wide, seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

The village itself is small and charming, with a tight-knit community that takes great pride in its heritage. Traditional stone houses line the quaint streets, exuding a sense of timeless beauty. The local church, St. Mary's, stands as a prominent architectural gem, dating back several centuries. It serves as a focal point for the community, hosting regular services and community events.

Starbot Haw Moss offers a range of amenities for its residents and visitors. The village pub, The Star Inn, is a popular gathering spot, known for its cozy atmosphere and hearty local cuisine. The village also boasts a village hall, which serves as a venue for various social gatherings and events throughout the year.

For those with a love for the outdoors, Starbot Haw Moss is a paradise. The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the moorland. Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted by the diverse flora and fauna that can be found in this area, including rare bird species and indigenous plants.

In summary, Starbot Haw Moss is a charming village in the heart of Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, offering a tranquil and picturesque escape for nature lovers and those seeking a taste of traditional English village life.

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Starbot Haw Moss Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.288759/-2.3956839 or Grid Reference SD7488. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cowgill Bridge

The road is the route from Dent to Garsdale Head. The bridge crosses the Cowgill Beck, and though modest in appearance, dates from 1702 and is grade II listed (list entry 1383839).

Stephen Craven

Cowgill Bridge - stone plaque

The plaque marks the repair of the bridge in 1702 'at the charge of the West Riding'. The location is now in Cumbria rather than Yorkshire. See SD7586 : Cowgill Bridge for context.

Stephen Craven

Cowgill chapel - south side

Also known as Kirkthwaite Chapel, or the church of St John the Evangelist, a chapel of ease in the parish of Dent. Built 1837-8 and grade II listed. The wooden shingled bell turret is unusual for this part of the country. Dentdale was formerly part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and the parish belonged to the diocese of Bradford but now belongs to Cumbria and the diocese of Carlisle.

Stephen Craven

Cowgill chapel - interior

See SD7586 : Cowgill chapel - south side for the outside, and the shared description for its history.

Stephen Craven

Cowgill chapel - font

See SD7586 : Cowgill chapel - south side for the outside, and the shared description for the history of the church.

Stephen Craven

Cowgill chapel - navvies memorial

In addition to residents of the village buried over the years - and it's such a small place there can rarely have been more than a couple of funerals a year - 72 railway workers and their families (so several hundred people) died in the few years it took to build the Settle-Carlisle railway across the head of Dentdale.

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Cowgill chapel - organ

Although it only has one manual (keyboard) it's surprisingly large for such a small church. Most small village chapels of this era would just have had a harmonium.

Stephen Craven

Cowgill chapel - war memorial

The memorial is a simple stone cross, smaller than many such. Even from this small village, six men lost their lives in the first worlds war and three in the second.

Stephen Craven

River Dee at Hud's House

This is the small river Dee in Cumbria, not the better known larger rivers of that name in Cheshire or Aberdeen. Near the end of a fairly dry summer there was barely a trickle of water in it, though it is probably prone to flash flooding in times of storm.

Stephen Craven

Sheep on the hillside above Hud's House

Although in Cumbria, Dentdale is geologically and geographically part of the Yorkshire Dales, and this scene could be found in any of the northern Dales.

Stephen Craven