Bakestonedale Moor Cheshire

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.316733/-2.0656613 or Grid Reference SJ9579. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gritstone Trail rising northwards

Christopher Hilton

Upland pastures off Bakestonedale Road

A collection of photographs (just one from each contributor) taken on New Year's Day 2023 by Geographers from all over Great Britain, Ireland and the Isle of Man. View all the photos on a map here: Link

Christopher Hilton

Looking up the valley of Gnathole Brook, west of Charles Head

Christopher Hilton

Looking down the valley of Gnathole Brook, west of Charles Head

Christopher Hilton

Bakestonedale Road approaching Charles Head

Christopher Hilton

The top of the Gnathole Brook valley

Looking across from Bakestonedale Road. There is evidence for at least three of the small coal mines that were active in the area in the early-mid 19th century. The large site just left of centre is named on early maps as Black Sponds Pit.

Alan Murray-Rust

Bakestonedale Brickworks

Brick-making started here in around 1820 due to readily accessible clay and coal. From the late 19th century the Hammond family were producing specialist firebricks. The brickworks extended either side of the road, and several kiln chimneys survive. Mining ceased in 1956 and brick-making in 1968 although Hammonds continued to make refractory materials until the 1990s. Since then the works have been developed into small business units and the area still an air of prosperity. For more of the history, see Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Bakestonedale Brickworks

'Cottage' entrance and drinking water supply. It's not clear whether this was in practice a dwelling or a small office.

Alan Murray-Rust

Bakestonedale Brickworks

Alan Murray-Rust

Old Brickworks

Recreating this 'First' for the square Link . Brick-making started here in around 1820 due to readily accessible clay and coal. From the late 19th century the Hammond family were producing specialist firebricks. The brickworks extended either side of the road, and several kiln chimneys survive. Mining ceased in 1956 and brick-making in 1968 although Hammonds continued to make refractory materials until the 1990s. Since then the works have been developed into small business units and the area still an air of prosperity. For more of the history, see Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Bakestonedale

Looking up the dale from the former brickworks. The spoil tips alongside the road are evidence of the working of coal in the area.

Alan Murray-Rust

Skeleton Sculpture, Old Brickworks

This has clearly taken a few steps across the yard since 2020 Link !

Alan Murray-Rust

Pott Hall, Pott Shrigley

A large former farmhouse with periods of building from probably late 16th century through to the late 19th century. The oldest part of the exterior is the right hand end of the building which represents 18th century stone cladding of the original timber framed building. Listed Grade II.

Alan Murray-Rust

Pott Hall Farmhouse, Pott Shrigley

Early 19th century farmhouse, featuring windows in Gothick style. Listed Grade II.

Alan Murray-Rust

Pott Shrigley School and Village Hall

The left hand section dates from c.1861, the right hand section being added in 1967. Listed Grade II for group value.

Alan Murray-Rust

Church Cottages, Pott Shrigley

Mid 19th century, in a similar style to the adjacent Pott Hall Farmhouse, with which they were presumably connected. Listed Grade II.

Alan Murray-Rust

St. Christopher, Pott Shrigley

Recreating this 'First' for the square Link . Not the ideal time for such a visit, with the lime tree in full leaf!

Alan Murray-Rust

Churchyard cross, Pott Shrigley

The base is medieval and probably pre-dates the 15th century church. The cross itself is thought to have been added as part of repairs in around 1800. Listed Grade II and also a Scheduled Monument.

Alan Murray-Rust

Bakestonedale Moor is located at Grid Ref: SJ9579 (Lat: 53.316733, Lng: -2.0656613)