Turf Moor

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Turf Moor

Bleaberry Gill Ford This is Bleaberry Gill Ford shown under a Hunter Moon. — Bleaberry Gill Ford Credit: John Walton

Turf Moor is a renowned football stadium located in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Contrary to the prompt, it is not situated in Yorkshire but rather in the county of Lancashire. The stadium is the home ground of Burnley Football Club, which was founded in 1882. It is one of the oldest football grounds in England, with a rich history and tradition.

Turf Moor is nestled in a residential area, surrounded by terraced houses and local amenities. It has a seating capacity of around 21,944, making it one of the smaller stadiums in the Premier League – England's top-flight football league. The stadium's pitch is made of natural grass and is well-maintained throughout the football season.

The stadium has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years to accommodate the growing fan base and meet modern requirements. However, Turf Moor has retained its traditional charm and character, with four stands offering different views of the pitch. The stands are named after local landmarks: the James Hargreaves Stand, the Bob Lord Stand, the Jimmy McIlroy Stand, and the Cricket Field Stand.

Turf Moor has witnessed many memorable moments in Burnley's history, including their triumph in the 1959-1960 First Division season when they were crowned champions of England. The stadium has also hosted international matches and served as a training ground for various national teams.

Overall, Turf Moor is an iconic football stadium known for its passionate atmosphere, rich history, and its role in the community of Burnley.

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Turf Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.412217/-2.010983 or Grid Reference NY9901. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bleaberry Gill Ford

This is Bleaberry Gill Ford shown under a Hunter Moon.

John Walton

Cringley Ford

This is another ford on Blueberry Gill.

John Walton

Track leading onto Turf Moor

Heads away from the moorland road between Arkengarthdale and Low Row

Chris Heaton

On Turf Moor

Moorland road between Low Row in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale

Chris Heaton

Moorland Track on Surrender Moss

Chris Heaton

Wetshaw Bottom

Chris Heaton

Moorland Track heading North West to Surrender Ground

Chris Heaton

Moorland Track descending over Barras End

Chris Heaton

Kay Hushes

The landscape has taken heavy punishment from a long dead lead mining industry

Chris Heaton

Mine spoil and trees above Arkengarthdale

The mine spoil appears to be finally divided and might be crushed material, waste from the initial processing of ore once it was mined. The trees are in the upper part of Tottergill Pasture. The valley of Shaw Beck is sunlit in the distance.

Trevor Littlewood

Mine spoil heap close to Martin Vein

The spoil heap is one of many on this area of moorland. This is a small feature in a complex area of old mine workings, the most striking of which is the Stodart Hush which is a short distance to the north of this location - Link .

Trevor Littlewood

Walking party crossing mined ground

The location is to the east of the summit, Great Pinseat, on the south side of Arkengarthdale. Historically the area has been extensively mined for lead resulting in the visual damage to the landscape but also the sparsity of the vegetation.

Trevor Littlewood

Desolate, mined ground above Arkengarthdale

This is moorland east of the summit at Great Pinseat which has been extensively mined for lead over a number of centuries. Arkengarthdale lies beyond with its northern side mainly shadowed.

Trevor Littlewood

Surrender Smelt Mill, old chimney

The ruin is that of the original chimney where the flue terminated having carried fumes from the lead smelting process in the Surrender Mill, below in the valley. The flue was extended at a later time to at least one other chimney higher on the moor.

Trevor Littlewood

Old Boundary Marker at Fore Gill Gate

Parish Boundary Marker on the east side of the minor road at Fore Gill Gate between Langthwaite and Feetham. Before 1866 this might have marked the boundary of Grinton and Arkengarthdate parishes, but now on the boundary of Arkengarthdale and Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh parishes. Milestone Society National ID: YN_REEARK05pb

M Hatton

Bridge and steps at Cringley Bottom

The bridge replaces one first erected some 12 years ago. On the far side are some 82 steps which make the ascent to the moor edge rather easier. There could be further improvements here using new funding, as the Coast to Coast path is now designated as an official long distance path.

Gordon Hatton

Moorland in late summer

The view along the wallside above Cringley Bottom, looking towards Fore Gill Gate. On the fellsides the heather is in full bloom.

Gordon Hatton

Grouse butts above Bleaberry Gill

I suspect these rather basic wooden butts are along the same line as some stone and turf butts that I photographed in 2012. If so, the butts appear to have gone further 'down market'.

Gordon Hatton

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Turf Moor is located at Grid Ref: NY9901 (Lat: 54.412217, Lng: -2.010983)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Richmondshire

Police Authority: North Yorkshire