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Gembling Green

Downs, Moorland in Yorkshire

England

Gembling Green

Lissett Wind Farm
Lissett Wind Farm Credit: Michael W Beales BEM

Gembling Green is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England. Located on the fringes of the Yorkshire Downs and Moorland, the village is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. With a population of approximately 500 residents, Gembling Green offers a close-knit community atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

The village is known for its charming stone cottages, which exude a traditional English countryside feel. The streets are lined with vibrant floral displays during the summer months, adding to the village's charm. Gembling Green is also home to a 12th-century parish church, St. Mary's, which stands as a testament to the village's rich history.

The surrounding Yorkshire Downs and Moorland provide ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails crisscross the countryside, offering stunning views of the rolling hills and expansive moorland. The area is also popular for birdwatching, as a variety of species can be spotted in the diverse habitats.

Gembling Green is well-served by local amenities. The village boasts a cozy pub, The Green Lion, which offers traditional English fare and a warm atmosphere. For everyday needs, there is a village shop that stocks a range of essentials.

In summary, Gembling Green is a quintessential English village, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Yorkshire Downs and Moorland. With its picturesque setting, rich history, and close-knit community, it is a destination that captures the essence of rural England.

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Gembling Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.998042/-0.3062913 or Grid Reference TA1157. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lissett Wind Farm
Lissett Wind Farm
Lissett wind farm: aerial Taken from south of Hutton Cranswick
Lissett wind farm: aerial
Taken from south of Hutton Cranswick
St Andrew's Church, Foston on the Wolds The village name is hardly accurate as it straddles a low ridge on the Holderness plain. The church has a 15th century tower and a nave which has several Norman features.
St Andrew's Church, Foston on the Wolds
The village name is hardly accurate as it straddles a low ridge on the Holderness plain. The church has a 15th century tower and a nave which has several Norman features.
St Andrew's Church, Foston on the Wolds With one of the pair of huge trees in the churchyard, seen here from across the main street through the village
St Andrew's Church, Foston on the Wolds
With one of the pair of huge trees in the churchyard, seen here from across the main street through the village
Junction near Foston on the Wolds The sign points left to Long Lane at its junction with Old Howe Lane.
Junction near Foston on the Wolds
The sign points left to Long Lane at its junction with Old Howe Lane.
Land drain near Gembling, E Yorks Close to the junction of Old Howe Lane and Long lane
Land drain near Gembling, E Yorks
Close to the junction of Old Howe Lane and Long lane
Seed drilling near Gembling Tractor operating a seed drill, seen from Old Howe Lane
Seed drilling near Gembling
Tractor operating a seed drill, seen from Old Howe Lane
Old Howe Lane, near Beeford The lane descends here towards the bridge in the distance across the eponymous land drain
Old Howe Lane, near Beeford
The lane descends here towards the bridge in the distance across the eponymous land drain
East of Foston on the Wolds Looking west from Foston Lane, with the tower of St Andrew's Church at Foston in the distance.
East of Foston on the Wolds
Looking west from Foston Lane, with the tower of St Andrew's Church at Foston in the distance.
A well kept bridleway, Great Kelk
A well kept bridleway, Great Kelk
The end of the tarmac road at Southlands I wondered why this dead end farm road was so well finished until I realised it is an access to the wind farm
The end of the tarmac road at Southlands
I wondered why this dead end farm road was so well finished until I realised it is an access to the wind farm
Junction on Gransmoor Lane The bridleway sign is missing possibly to deter walkers when the road was being used for construction purposes
Junction on Gransmoor Lane
The bridleway sign is missing possibly to deter walkers when the road was being used for construction purposes
The Chestnut Horse Inn. Main Street Great Kelk Built in 1793. Grade 2 listed, looks empty and in need of a lot of TLC, referred to on one pub site as Long Term Closed, it is up for sale
The Chestnut Horse Inn. Main Street Great Kelk
Built in 1793. Grade 2 listed, looks empty and in need of a lot of TLC, referred to on one pub site as Long Term Closed, it is up for sale
A view through the hedge from Folly Balk Markham Dale far buildings on the sky line
A view through the hedge from Folly Balk
Markham Dale far buildings on the sky line
Lynesykes Road A wide access to the fields only
Lynesykes Road
A wide access to the fields only
Woodhouse Farm This grid square is all farmland. This view looking NE from the entrance to Woodhouse Farm which sits on the east edge of the square
Woodhouse Farm
This grid square is all farmland. This view looking NE from the entrance to Woodhouse Farm which sits on the east edge of the square
Gembling Lane End Looking north to Gembling. This grid square is all farmland.
Gembling Lane End
Looking north to Gembling. This grid square is all farmland.
Gembling Looking east to the village pond. Gembling is in the SE corner of the grid square with Great Kelk on the north edge of this farming area.
Gembling
Looking east to the village pond. Gembling is in the SE corner of the grid square with Great Kelk on the north edge of this farming area.
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Gembling Green is located at Grid Ref: TA1157 (Lat: 53.998042, Lng: -0.3062913)

Division: East Riding

Unitary Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

Police Authority: Humberside

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Located within 500m of 53.998042,-0.3062913
Gembling
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q5530584
Lat/Long: 53.9972323/-0.3084056
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:30; Sa 10:30
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: YO25 304
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 53.9980137/-0.3085372
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Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: in red phone box in Gembling
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Old Phone: +44 1262 488387
Lat/Long: 53.9979879/-0.3085587
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