Baldersby St James

Settlement in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Baldersby St James

Catton, Catton Lane According to the OS database the gatepost at this field entrance had a benchmark cut into one of the posts. Today wooden gateposts are in place.
Catton, Catton Lane Credit: Mel Towler

Baldersby St James is a small village located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles north-west of the historic city of York, the village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and scenic environment.

The village of Baldersby St James is home to a close-knit community that values its rural heritage. The architecture of the village reflects its long history, with charming traditional stone houses and cottages lining its streets. The village also boasts a beautiful 12th-century church, St James, which is a prominent landmark and a testament to the area's historical significance.

Despite its small size, Baldersby St James offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub that serves as a social hub for the community. The village is also surrounded by rolling fields and farmland, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Baldersby St James benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities, such as Thirsk and Ripon, which provide additional facilities and leisure opportunities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A1(M) motorway being easily accessible, offering convenient travel links to other parts of Yorkshire and beyond.

Overall, Baldersby St James is a peaceful and charming village, offering a sense of community and a rural lifestyle, while still being within reach of larger towns and cities for those seeking more amenities and entertainment options.

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Baldersby St James Images

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Catton, Catton Lane According to the OS database the gatepost at this field entrance had a benchmark cut into one of the posts. Today wooden gateposts are in place.
Catton, Catton Lane
According to the OS database the gatepost at this field entrance had a benchmark cut into one of the posts. Today wooden gateposts are in place.
Catton, Catton Lane According to the OS database the gatepost at this field entrance had a benchmark cut into one of the posts. Today wooden gateposts are in place.
Catton, Catton Lane
According to the OS database the gatepost at this field entrance had a benchmark cut into one of the posts. Today wooden gateposts are in place.
Baldersby St James church The benchmark is cut into a south facing wall of the church.
Baldersby St James church
The benchmark is cut into a south facing wall of the church.
Baldersby St James church There is a benchmark cut into the south facing wall of the church. It is located on the first buttress to the right of the church tower, immediately right of the drainpipe.
Baldersby St James church
There is a benchmark cut into the south facing wall of the church. It is located on the first buttress to the right of the church tower, immediately right of the drainpipe.
Building on the north side of Wide Howe Lane
Building on the north side of Wide Howe Lane
Wide Howe Lane towards Baldersby St James
Wide Howe Lane towards Baldersby St James
A61 crosses the new A1(M)
A61 crosses the new A1(M)
Underlands Lane Country lane running eastwards from Melmerby. A helpful sign at the village end of this road says 'No access to A1', which is still correct as the road now links to the A6055, which runs along the line of the old A1 northbound carriageway.
Underlands Lane
Country lane running eastwards from Melmerby. A helpful sign at the village end of this road says 'No access to A1', which is still correct as the road now links to the A6055, which runs along the line of the old A1 northbound carriageway.
A6055 near Melmerby The newly [2012] designated A6055 runs parallel to the new A1[M] motorway from the A61 to the A684 at Leeming, and uses the line of the old northbound carriageway of A1.
A6055 near Melmerby
The newly [2012] designated A6055 runs parallel to the new A1[M] motorway from the A61 to the A684 at Leeming, and uses the line of the old northbound carriageway of A1.
Alongside the motorway Looking along the east side of the A1[M] from the end of New Road at Rainton. The motorway runs parallel to, and east of the old A1, thus the circles on the map have to be an approximation.
Alongside the motorway
Looking along the east side of the A1[M] from the end of New Road at Rainton. The motorway runs parallel to, and east of the old A1, thus the circles on the map have to be an approximation.
A1(M), junction 50 The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. 
For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M), junction 50
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Farmland by the new A1(M)
Farmland by the new A1(M)
A1(M) approaching Underlands Lane Bridge The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. 
For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) approaching Underlands Lane Bridge
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Field by the A1(M) The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. 
For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
Field by the A1(M)
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) heading north The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. 
For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
A1(M) heading north
The A1 is the longest numbered road in the UK at 410 miles long. It connects London with Edinburgh, via the east of England. For much of its path it follows the Great North Road the old coaching route between London and Edinburgh. Several sections of the route are classified as motorway A1(M). The modern A1 bypasses the towns the Great North Road passed through and is dual carriageway for most of its route through England.
York Gate Farm
York Gate Farm
A1[M] junction 50 The view north with the slip road from the A61 on the left. Left of this again, but hardly visible is the A6055, which uses sections of the old A1 carriageway to provide a service road parallel to the motorway.
A1[M] junction 50
The view north with the slip road from the A61 on the left. Left of this again, but hardly visible is the A6055, which uses sections of the old A1 carriageway to provide a service road parallel to the motorway.
Footpath at Baldersby St James Footpath across a stubble field leading towards Baldersby.
Footpath at Baldersby St James
Footpath across a stubble field leading towards Baldersby.
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Baldersby St James is located at Grid Ref: SE3577 (Lat: 54.188599, Lng: -1.450093)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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///ferrying.cuddled.uptown. Near Ripon, North Yorkshire

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