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Went Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Went Hill

Busy Bees Diner-A1 Derelict cafe at Service Station.
Busy Bees Diner-A1 Credit: Ian Rob

Went Hill is a prominent hill located in Yorkshire, England. Standing at an elevation of approximately 350 meters, it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the various walking trails that wind their way through the lush green landscape.

Went Hill is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species calling the hill home. The area is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and burial mounds scattered across its slopes, providing a glimpse into the past.

Visitors to Went Hill can enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The hill is a great spot for picnics, birdwatching, or simply taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Went Hill is a beautiful and serene destination that offers a perfect retreat for those looking to connect with nature and explore the history and natural beauty of Yorkshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.658525/-1.2746829 or Grid Reference SE4818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Busy Bees Diner-A1 Derelict cafe at Service Station.
Busy Bees Diner-A1
Derelict cafe at Service Station.
Went Edge Road Bridge The A1 road traffic jam passes under the B6474 road.
Went Edge Road Bridge
The A1 road traffic jam passes under the B6474 road.
Postbox on Valley Road, Darrington
Postbox on Valley Road, Darrington
Valley Gardens off Valley Road Darrington
Valley Gardens off Valley Road Darrington
A1 goes over Valley Road, Darrington
A1 goes over Valley Road, Darrington
Wentedge Road near Went Edge Bridge
Wentedge Road near Went Edge Bridge
Old milestone This milestone was one of the 615 erected all over the old West Riding in 1893/94. It is on the steep hill north out of Wentbridge village. This was the A1 before the Wentbridge viaduct was built across the River Went valley. The milestone's rounded top was broken off sometime between January 1987 and August 1992. The legend read TADCASTER & DONCASTER ROAD, DARRINGTON. It was painted in 2003, possibly by a local resident. it is Grade II listed 1212124
Old milestone
This milestone was one of the 615 erected all over the old West Riding in 1893/94. It is on the steep hill north out of Wentbridge village. This was the A1 before the Wentbridge viaduct was built across the River Went valley. The milestone's rounded top was broken off sometime between January 1987 and August 1992. The legend read TADCASTER & DONCASTER ROAD, DARRINGTON. It was painted in 2003, possibly by a local resident. it is Grade II listed 1212124
Old guidestone This Grade II Listed guidestone which was pushed over in 2016 has now been set upright, fortunately suffering no damage. It is at a gateless field entrance and a nearby hedge has been removed so that it is easily seen. It is at the junction of Moor Lane and Hardwick Road which may have been an old route from The Great North Road towards Wakefield. Faint inscribed legends partially legible on three faces are Doncaster, Pontefract Road and Hardwick. Listing - 1313231.
Old guidestone
This Grade II Listed guidestone which was pushed over in 2016 has now been set upright, fortunately suffering no damage. It is at a gateless field entrance and a nearby hedge has been removed so that it is easily seen. It is at the junction of Moor Lane and Hardwick Road which may have been an old route from The Great North Road towards Wakefield. Faint inscribed legends partially legible on three faces are Doncaster, Pontefract Road and Hardwick. Listing - 1313231.
Old guidestone A view of the other two faces of the re-erected guidestone. It has suffered slight damage during resetting upright but that will weather in time. Hardwick Road is to the left.
Old guidestone
A view of the other two faces of the re-erected guidestone. It has suffered slight damage during resetting upright but that will weather in time. Hardwick Road is to the left.
Darrington services on A1 from footbridge Darrington services have changed ownership and facilities available several times, see Motorway Services Online <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://motorwayservices.uk/Darrington" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://motorwayservices.uk/Darrington">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . The footbridge is redundant, it provided access to a bus stop, but that is not active.
Darrington services on A1 from footbridge
Darrington services have changed ownership and facilities available several times, see Motorway Services Online LinkExternal link . The footbridge is redundant, it provided access to a bus stop, but that is not active.
Darrington services car park and West Park Drive The housing beyond the car park is on West Park Drive which leads across to Stapleton. View from footbridge.
Darrington services car park and West Park Drive
The housing beyond the car park is on West Park Drive which leads across to Stapleton. View from footbridge.
Old milestone Another of the 615 original milestones erected for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94. The contractor was Gill Stead and Son of Heckmondwike. It was last repainted in 2004 and is set in a concrete base. This is one of those cast by Brayshaw & Booth, Liversedge.
Old milestone
Another of the 615 original milestones erected for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94. The contractor was Gill Stead and Son of Heckmondwike. It was last repainted in 2004 and is set in a concrete base. This is one of those cast by Brayshaw & Booth, Liversedge.
Wentbridge, Church Cottages The benchmark is cut into the east facing wall of Church Cottages.
Wentbridge, Church Cottages
The benchmark is cut into the east facing wall of Church Cottages.
Wentbridge, Church Cottages There is a benchmark cut into the east facing wall of Church Cottages. The house is located on the south side of the bridleway.
Wentbridge, Church Cottages
There is a benchmark cut into the east facing wall of Church Cottages. The house is located on the south side of the bridleway.
Wentbridge bridge The benchmark is cut into the west face of the eastern parapet and is almost at the southern extremities of the bridge.
Wentbridge bridge
The benchmark is cut into the west face of the eastern parapet and is almost at the southern extremities of the bridge.
Wentbridge bridge There is a benchmark cut into the west face of the eastern parapet and it is almost at the southern extremities of the bridge. It is difficult to see because of the lichen encrusted stonework, but the cutmark remains in good condition.
Wentbridge bridge
There is a benchmark cut into the west face of the eastern parapet and it is almost at the southern extremities of the bridge. It is difficult to see because of the lichen encrusted stonework, but the cutmark remains in good condition.
Wentbridge, Lilac Cottage According to the OS benchmark database there is a cutmark in the boundary wall of the property. Nothing was found.
Wentbridge, Lilac Cottage
According to the OS benchmark database there is a cutmark in the boundary wall of the property. Nothing was found.
Wentbridge, Wentbridge Lane The benchmark is cut into the right hand gatepost at a field entrance on the north side of the lane.
Wentbridge, Wentbridge Lane
The benchmark is cut into the right hand gatepost at a field entrance on the north side of the lane.
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Went Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE4818 (Lat: 53.658525, Lng: -1.2746829)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Wakefield

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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