Low Common

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Low Common

View from Snailsden Moor View from Snailsden Moor towards Emley Moor TV mast. — View from Snailsden Moor Credit: Dave Pickersgill

Low Common is a picturesque region located in Yorkshire, England, known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Situated amidst the breathtaking Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, it offers visitors a unique experience in the heart of the countryside.

The region is characterized by its rolling hills, expansive grasslands, and abundant wildlife. The Yorkshire Downs, with their gentle slopes and lush greenery, provide a serene setting for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The moorland, on the other hand, offers a more rugged terrain, with heather-covered hills and rocky outcrops, attracting nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.

Low Common boasts a rich biodiversity, with numerous species of flora and fauna calling the area home. Visitors can spot various birds, including kestrels, pheasants, and curlews, as well as mammals like hares, deer, and foxes. The region's diverse habitats also support a wide range of plant life, including wildflowers, ferns, and mosses.

In addition to its natural wonders, Low Common is dotted with charming rural villages and historic landmarks. Traditional stone-built houses, quaint pubs, and friendly locals create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The area's rich heritage can be explored through visits to ancient churches, historic sites, and museums.

Overall, Low Common, Yorkshire (Downs, Moorland) offers visitors a tranquil escape into nature, with its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and traditional charm. Whether seeking outdoor adventures or a peaceful retreat, this region provides an unforgettable experience for all who venture here.

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Low Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.557659/-1.6710733 or Grid Reference SE2106. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View from Snailsden Moor

View from Snailsden Moor towards Emley Moor TV mast.

Dave Pickersgill

Old milestone

A view of the 8 miles from Barnsley milestone under the arch of the railway viaduct at Denby Dale. Trains from Barnsley approach from the left and the station is a short distance to the right across the A636 Wakefield Road.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

This is the last late 19C West Riding CC milestone between Barnsley and Shepley Lane Head. There would have been two more but they are missing. Many of the metal attachments had the foundry name on the bevel but the ones on this route haven't so we don't know where they were forged. On this milestone the four fixing points for the attachment to the backing stone can be seen. Grade II listed 1135325.

Chris Minto

Post Box at Upper Denby

HD8 236. Royal Mail list this box as 'Upper Denby'.

David Bremner

Old milestone

This West Riding CC milestone is seen when leaving Denby Dale just beyond the railway viaduct and before the junction with the A635 from Barnsley. Only a few of these flat castings were made, usually where there was no space for the protruding style. However this one is unique. It is the only one of the surviving flat castings which is not divided by a central raised line. This is because Denby Dale and Wakefield are in the same direction. Another difference is that the foundry name is at the centre top instead of on the left side. It is Grade II listed 1135309.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

This milestone is set into the garden wall of Salt Pie Cottage on the A629 between High Flatts and Birds Edge. The owners rebuilt the wall to show more of the milestone and on a very sunny day it is surrounded by flowers, possibly of the mallow family. It is 9 miles to Huddersfield and 3¼ to Penistone on the old tollroad. Grade II listed 1135304.

Chris Minto

Permissive footpath at Ingbirchworth Reservoir

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

Annat Royd Lane, Ingbirchworth Moor

Looking north-eastward, Ingbirchworth Reservoir can be seen in the far distance.

Peter Wood

Spicer House Lane beside a Wind Turbine on Spicer Hill

Looking north-westward.

Peter Wood

St John the Evangelist Church, Upper Denby

A handsome building.

David Bremner

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This mark can be found on a gatepost at the footpath entrance to Ingbirchworth Reservoir. The recorded details give a height of 255.8613 metres above sea level. For more detail see : Link

Peter Wood

St John the Evangelist, Denby - south side

The church was built in 1842-3, typically for its time with galleries but no chancel. Equally typical of its time was the removal of the galleries and addition of a chancel and porch in 1900. Grade II listed (list entry 1313363).

Diocese of Leeds

St John the Evangelist, Denby - nave

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St John the Evangelist, Denby - chancel

The church was built in 1842-3, but this narrow chancel was only added in 1900. Grade II listed (list entry 1313363).

Diocese of Leeds

St John the Evangelist, Denby - war memorial

The war memorial takes the form of wooden panelling between the tower and nave, bearing the names of twenty-four men who died in the First World War, and two in the Second. Beneath the names is written 'While they sleep, Lord Jesus, look on them. When they rise, receive them'.

Diocese of Leeds

St John the Evangelist, Denby - font

A slender stone font with wooden cover.

Diocese of Leeds

St John the Evangelist, Denby - front churchyard

Nearly all the gravestones have been removed from the area to the front of the church, unlike the rear where they are all still in place.

Diocese of Leeds

St John the Evangelist, Denby - rear churchyard

Immediately west of the church building, old gravestones have been laid flat as ledgers. Beyond that, nearly all the gravestones are still in place. The churchyard is now full, with few if any burials having taken place since 1975.

Diocese of Leeds

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Low Common is located at Grid Ref: SE2106 (Lat: 53.557659, Lng: -1.6710733)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Kirklees

Police Authority: West Yorkshire