Windmill Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Windmill Hill

Phoenix House, Churwell A former Primitive Methodist chapel, built c.1861, grade II listed (list entry 1313452). Since I photographed the building two years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6552654">SE2729 : Former Mount Zion chapel, Elland Road, Churwell</a> the &#039;Rainbow&#039; branding has gone, revealing the earlier name &#039;Phoenix House&#039; beneath the pediment. It&#039;s currently occupied by Northern Telecom. Note the defibrillator on the wall. — Phoenix House, Churwell Credit: Stephen Craven

Windmill Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated near the village of Emley Moor, this hill stands at an impressive height of approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above sea level. Despite being referred to as a hill, its substantial elevation has led some to classify it as a small mountain.

The name Windmill Hill originates from the historical presence of a windmill that once stood atop its summit. This windmill, which has long since been dismantled, provided a vital source of power for the local community during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, no trace of the windmill remains, but the hill's name serves as a testament to its past significance.

The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque Yorkshire Dales and the rolling hills of the Pennines. Its elevated position makes it an excellent vantage point for taking in the natural beauty of the region, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Windmill Hill is also known for its rich history and archaeological significance. Excavations conducted in the area have uncovered various artifacts, including pottery fragments and tools, dating back to the Iron Age. These discoveries provide valuable insights into the early human settlements that once thrived in the region.

Visitors to Windmill Hill can enjoy hiking trails that lead to its summit, providing an opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes and experience the area's natural beauty firsthand.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.772359/-1.5737351 or Grid Reference SE2830. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Phoenix House, Churwell

A former Primitive Methodist chapel, built c.1861, grade II listed (list entry 1313452). Since I photographed the building two years earlier SE2729 : Former Mount Zion chapel, Elland Road, Churwell the 'Rainbow' branding has gone, revealing the earlier name 'Phoenix House' beneath the pediment. It's currently occupied by Northern Telecom. Note the defibrillator on the wall.

Stephen Craven

Milshaw Playing Fields, Churwell

See also SE2729 : Playing Fields - Elland Road.

Stephen Craven

Former church of St David, Waincliffe

A daughter church of Beeston parish, dedicated on 2 December 1961, to replace a temporary structure of 1943 on the site of the present church hall. The architect was Geoffrey Davy. According to Historic England, "The three churches, St Cyprian and St James, St David and St Paul, designed by Geoffrey Davy and built between 1959 and 1965, are the most striking of their period in Leeds. They display an awareness of advances in liturgical thinking through the architect's membership of the New Churches Research Group, demonstrate the care that went into their design and detailing and show how the example of Le Corbusier's chapel at Ronchamp influenced the work of a provincial British practice." For the other two mentioned here, see SE3234 : Church of St Cyprian and St James, Harehills and SE2639 : St Paul's church, Ireland Wood. It closed as a place of worship on 21 September 2015 and was sold to a developer. This is a rear view; the front view from the main road is given in SE2829 : St David's Church.

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Interior of St David, Waincliffe

At the time of the photo the church was no longer in use for worship but had not yet been sold. See SE2829 : Former church of St David, Waincliffe for an outside view and a brief history.

Diocese of Leeds

Window in St David, Waincliffe

The design of the window includes a cross, surrounded by non-representational stained glass. At the time of the photo the church was no longer in use for worship but had not yet been sold. See SE2829 : Former church of St David, Waincliffe for an outside view and a brief history.

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Stone carving in St David, Waincliffe

A representation of the patron saint. On the left is, I presume, a leek to represent his links with Wales. At the time of the photo the church was no longer in use for worship but had not yet been sold. See SE2829 : Former church of St David, Waincliffe for an outside view and a brief history.

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St David's church hall, Beeston

The church itself SE2829 : Former church of St David, Waincliffe is now closed, but the hall may well remain in use by the parish.

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Open space behind St David's church

There is a path along the green space leading into the housing estate behind.

Diocese of Leeds

Car park entrance at White Rose Shopping Centre near Leeds

Richard Humphrey

Cineworld, White Rose Centre

Chris Morgan

Ring Road Middleton, from the railway

Middleton is made up chiefly of a large inter-war council estate, as seen here.

Christopher Hilton

Millshaw Playing Fields

Football pitches off Elland Road in Leeds - but no connection to Leeds United's stadium which is further in towards the city. There is a footpath that heads off Elland Road, skirting the two pitches on Millshaw Playing Fields only to reach a fence and locked gate with vicious spikes, making further progress impossible. There is a sign informing the walker that the footpath is closed, with no further explanation.

Chris Heaton

Stank Hall Barn

Grade II Listed building harking back from the late 15th/early 16th century, originally for the Beeston Family. It appears to be in a poor state of repair with warning notices. I believe there are plans afoot for a restoration project.

Chris Heaton

Stanks Lane Bridge

Carries a public footpath between the White Rose Centre and Brown Hill over the main Leeds to London Kings Cross Line

Chris Heaton

Fairway on the Former South Leeds Golf Club looking South

This was the fairway on the first hole of the now closed South Leeds Golf Course - heading towards the clubhouse. It is now reverting to nature. The course closed in 2019 after over 100 years of operation, due to persistent vandalism caused the membership to decline. SE2928 : Middleton Park Golf Course Link