Heights

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Heights

Old Milestone by Thurston Clough Road, Saddleworth By the UC road, in parish of Saddleworth (Oldham District), Ex.YW Thurston Clough Road, East of crossroads, on top of wall, next to wooden stile and FP sign by Dole Nook Farm. Original location unknown.

Inscription reads:- : To / Oldham / (4½) Miles :: To / Huddersf. / (13) Miles.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HUOD13a
Old Milestone by Thurston Clough Road, Saddleworth Credit: Bob Bevan

Heights is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, in the northern region of England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a population of around 500 people. The residents take pride in preserving the village's rich history and heritage, evident in the well-preserved traditional architecture that can be found throughout the area. The charming stone-built cottages and historic buildings give Heights a distinct character and charm.

With its close proximity to the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, Heights serves as an excellent base for outdoor enthusiasts. The village offers easy access to a plethora of walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves, allowing visitors to explore the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife that the region has to offer.

Although small in size, Heights boasts a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local convenience store, a village hall that hosts various community events, and a cozy pub where locals gather to socialize and enjoy traditional Yorkshire fare.

For those seeking a taste of city life, the bustling city of Leeds is just a short drive away, providing an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

In conclusion, Heights, Yorkshire, is a charming village that offers a peaceful countryside retreat, with easy access to outdoor activities and nearby urban amenities. Its beauty, history, and close-knit community make it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Heights Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.568604/-2.0316708 or Grid Reference SD9808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone by Thurston Clough Road, Saddleworth By the UC road, in parish of Saddleworth (Oldham District), Ex.YW Thurston Clough Road, East of crossroads, on top of wall, next to wooden stile and FP sign by Dole Nook Farm. Original location unknown.

Inscription reads:- : To / Oldham / (4½) Miles :: To / Huddersf. / (13) Miles.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: YW_HUOD13a
Old Milestone by Thurston Clough Road, Saddleworth
By the UC road, in parish of Saddleworth (Oldham District), Ex.YW Thurston Clough Road, East of crossroads, on top of wall, next to wooden stile and FP sign by Dole Nook Farm. Original location unknown. Inscription reads:- : To / Oldham / (4½) Miles :: To / Huddersf. / (13) Miles. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: YW_HUOD13a
Tame Lane at Denshaw Road
Tame Lane at Denshaw Road
Tame Lane towards Heights Farm
Tame Lane towards Heights Farm
The Swan Inn, Delph
The Swan Inn, Delph
Oldham Road A62, Delph
Oldham Road A62, Delph
Houses on Delph New Road
Houses on Delph New Road
Obelisk at Bishop Park, Grains Bar The obelisk was erected in 1927 by Ellen Ludlaw in memory of William and Anne Bishop when fifty acres of their land was given to the people of Oldham to enjoy as public open space.
Obelisk at Bishop Park, Grains Bar
The obelisk was erected in 1927 by Ellen Ludlaw in memory of William and Anne Bishop when fifty acres of their land was given to the people of Oldham to enjoy as public open space.
Houses on Delph Lane, Upper Dale, Delph
Houses on Delph Lane, Upper Dale, Delph
Path leading up from A62 Huddersfield Road to Harrop Edge Lane
Path leading up from A62 Huddersfield Road to Harrop Edge Lane
Direction Sign – Signpost at Scouthead in Saddleworth parish Located in Scouthead, on the southeast side of the crossroads of Back Lane, Thurston Clough Road, Thorpe Lane and Doctor Lane in Saddleworth parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. A metal replacement for <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5918932" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5918932">Link</a> and <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2007544" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2007544">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SD9706R
Direction Sign – Signpost at Scouthead in Saddleworth parish
Located in Scouthead, on the southeast side of the crossroads of Back Lane, Thurston Clough Road, Thorpe Lane and Doctor Lane in Saddleworth parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. A metal replacement for Link and Link. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SD9706R
Wotherhead Hill Obelisk, Grains Bar The Obelisk and what appears to be a damaged panorama table in Bishop Park
Wotherhead Hill Obelisk, Grains Bar
The Obelisk and what appears to be a damaged panorama table in Bishop Park
River Tame Valley The view from Bishop Park up the valley from Slackcote to Denshaw village
River Tame Valley
The view from Bishop Park up the valley from Slackcote to Denshaw village
Panorama Table? What appears to be a panorama table with just the stone plinth remaining in Bishop Park. Grains Bar is beyond
Panorama Table?
What appears to be a panorama table with just the stone plinth remaining in Bishop Park. Grains Bar is beyond
Wotherhead Hill Obelisk At the summit of Bishop Park, Grains Bar
Wotherhead Hill Obelisk
At the summit of Bishop Park, Grains Bar
Bishop Park Rather rough moorland for a park but it does contain a football pitch in this view from the Obelisk
Bishop Park
Rather rough moorland for a park but it does contain a football pitch in this view from the Obelisk
Bishop Park Trig Point Flush Bracket S2769
Bishop Park Trig Point Flush Bracket S2769
Toposcope - with no top
Toposcope - with no top
Show me another place!

Heights is located at Grid Ref: SD9808 (Lat: 53.568604, Lng: -2.0316708)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Oldham

Police Authority: Greater Manchester

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.568604,-2.0316708
Delph
Is In: Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Name Ur: ڈیلف
Place: village
Population: 2283
Population Date: 2021
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q3705152
Lat/Long: 53.5683549/-2.026164
Linfitts
Is In: Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Name Ur: لنفٹس
Place: hamlet
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 53.5715497/-2.0325991
Bus Stop
Carrcote, Denshaw Road / near Lodge Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12311
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Lodge Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp School
Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 8
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtgw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Lodge Lane
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5696453/-2.0255346
Bus Stop
Denshaw Road/Lodge Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12321
Naptan Bearing: W
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Naptan NaptanCode: manamtja
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Lodge Lane
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5695734/-2.0257158
Bus Stop
Carrcote, Denshaw Road / near Friarmere Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12331
Naptan Bearing: E
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Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 40
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
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Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Operator: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5698696/-2.0274072
Bus Stop
Denshaw Road/Friarmere Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12341
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Friarmere Road
Naptan Indicator: Sub Station
Naptan Landmark: SUB STATION
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Friarmere Road
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5698425/-2.0281169
Bus Stop
Carrcote, Friarmere Road / opposite Roche Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12351
Naptan Bearing: SW
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Naptan Indicator: Opp House 3
Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 2
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjm
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Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Operator: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5703242/-2.0274275
Bus Stop
Carrcote, Lodge Lane / near Denshaw Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12361
Naptan Bearing: NW
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Naptan Indicator: Nr Open Land
Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 1
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
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Naptan Street: LODGE LANE
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Operator: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5698611/-2.0250515
Bus Stop
Delph, Denshaw Road / near Slack Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12371
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Slack Lane
Naptan Indicator: O/s House 82
Naptan Landmark: HOUSE 80
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Slack Lane
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Operator: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5714588/-2.0343547
Bus Stop
Denshaw Road/Slack Lane
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12381
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road/Slack Lane
Naptan Indicator: Nr Grass Land
Naptan Landmark: NR GRASS LAND
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtjw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Slack Lane
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5713814/-2.034972
Bus Stop
Denshaw Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12391
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road
Naptan Indicator: Nr Grass Land
Naptan Landmark: NR GRASS LAND
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtma
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Denshaw Road
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5714489/-2.0373295
Bus Stop
Delph, eastbound Denshaw Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1800ED12401
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Denshaw Road
Naptan Indicator: Nr Open Land
Naptan Landmark: NR OPEN LAND
Naptan NaptanCode: manamtmd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: MNCRPIC
Naptan ShortCommonName: Denshaw Road
Naptan Street: DENSHAW ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Network: TfGM
Operator: TfGM
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.5715392/-2.036046
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5713531/-2.0257716
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5708355/-2.0279881
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5708804/-2.0256066
Place Of Worship
Delph Methodist Church
Check Date: 2023-06-27
Denomination: methodist
Node Id: 1659180992
Religion: christian
Source: local knowledge
Source Name: OS Open Local Important Buildings Layer
Website: https://www.oldhammethodist.org.uk/churches/delph.html
Lat/Long: 53.5678791/-2.0247329
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 53.5710557/-2.0274673
Knott Hill
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 53.5649249/-2.0286614
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 53.5682811/-2.024428
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Lat/Long: 53.5699456/-2.0277709
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 53.5670871/-2.0247858
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5698823/-2.038633
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5697513/-2.0373909
Line Management: branch
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5695344/-2.0358192
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5695334/-2.0346886
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5688343/-2.0352148
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5682744/-2.0347341
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5675627/-2.0341241
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5668216/-2.0334894
Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5654881/-2.0322985
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.564857/-2.0317607
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5643089/-2.0312935
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 53.5694795/-2.0333888
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 53.5663782/-2.0313517
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.5699705/-2.0285521
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.569969/-2.0285185
Playground: climbingframe
Lat/Long: 53.5678466/-2.0282731
Playground: slide
Lat/Long: 53.5676255/-2.0276909
Grit Bin
Colour: yellow
Lat/Long: 53.5677224/-2.026357
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.5679568/-2.0242859
Playground: roundabout
Lat/Long: 53.5675975/-2.0278891
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.5680482/-2.0243817
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