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Lee Clough

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Lee Clough

Church of St Mary, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall Grade II Listed church dated on the tower 1837 and 1881 when the tower was built and the west end refaced. The foundation stone was laid on 7th March 1836 by Mrs. Hoyle. By January 1838 the Church was complete enough to be used for public services and then formally opened 15th March. The Bishop of Chester consecrated it on 20th September 1838. A previous clock was added in 1853 at a cost of £120. The tower, then at the west end, was determined to be taken down in 1880 and re-erected on the south side of the Church allowing the Church to be extended westward. A cut away in the north gallery allowed for installation of a new organ that completed installation in April 1883. The organ was built by Hill and Son and possibly a copy of a Cavaillé-Coll. In 2006 it was described as 'deteriorated badly'. The clock tower was completed in September 1888. The first vicar was Rev. William Whitworth 1838-1847. The church has eight bells by Mears & Stainbank, seven 1888 and one 1887.
Church of St Mary, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall Credit: Jo and Steve Turner

Lee Clough is a small valley situated in the county of Lancashire, England. Nestled within the picturesque countryside, it is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The valley is located near the town of Clitheroe and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery.

One of the main attractions of Lee Clough is its abundant wildlife and diverse flora. The valley is home to a variety of species, including birds, mammals, and insects. Visitors can often spot rabbits, deer, and various bird species while exploring the area. The valley is also dotted with vibrant wildflowers, adding to its charm.

Lee Clough offers numerous outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Hiking and walking trails crisscross the valley, allowing visitors to explore its scenic beauty. The tranquil surroundings make it an ideal spot for picnics and relaxation. There are also opportunities for fishing in the nearby rivers and streams.

History buffs will find interest in Lee Clough as well. The valley has a rich historical background, with evidence of human habitation dating back centuries. Ruins of old mills and farmhouses can be found scattered throughout the area, providing glimpses into the past.

Overall, Lee Clough is a hidden gem in Lancashire, offering a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

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Church of St Mary, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall Grade II Listed church dated on the tower 1837 and 1881 when the tower was built and the west end refaced. The foundation stone was laid on 7th March 1836 by Mrs. Hoyle. By January 1838 the Church was complete enough to be used for public services and then formally opened 15th March. The Bishop of Chester consecrated it on 20th September 1838. A previous clock was added in 1853 at a cost of £120. The tower, then at the west end, was determined to be taken down in 1880 and re-erected on the south side of the Church allowing the Church to be extended westward. A cut away in the north gallery allowed for installation of a new organ that completed installation in April 1883. The organ was built by Hill and Son and possibly a copy of a Cavaillé-Coll. In 2006 it was described as 'deteriorated badly'. The clock tower was completed in September 1888. The first vicar was Rev. William Whitworth 1838-1847. The church has eight bells by Mears & Stainbank, seven 1888 and one 1887.
Church of St Mary, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall
Grade II Listed church dated on the tower 1837 and 1881 when the tower was built and the west end refaced. The foundation stone was laid on 7th March 1836 by Mrs. Hoyle. By January 1838 the Church was complete enough to be used for public services and then formally opened 15th March. The Bishop of Chester consecrated it on 20th September 1838. A previous clock was added in 1853 at a cost of £120. The tower, then at the west end, was determined to be taken down in 1880 and re-erected on the south side of the Church allowing the Church to be extended westward. A cut away in the north gallery allowed for installation of a new organ that completed installation in April 1883. The organ was built by Hill and Son and possibly a copy of a Cavaillé-Coll. In 2006 it was described as 'deteriorated badly'. The clock tower was completed in September 1888. The first vicar was Rev. William Whitworth 1838-1847. The church has eight bells by Mears & Stainbank, seven 1888 and one 1887.
Rawtenstall cenotaph, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall Grade II* Listed 5.25m tall memorial unveiled on the 29th June 1929 by a Miss Carrie Whitehead to a design by Louis Frederick Roslyn (1878--1934). Vandals removed a plaque in 1982 and it was replaced by a stonemason. In July 2009 the bronze Second World War plaque was stolen, the current replacement being fitted in November of that year.
Rawtenstall cenotaph, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall
Grade II* Listed 5.25m tall memorial unveiled on the 29th June 1929 by a Miss Carrie Whitehead to a design by Louis Frederick Roslyn (1878--1934). Vandals removed a plaque in 1982 and it was replaced by a stonemason. In July 2009 the bronze Second World War plaque was stolen, the current replacement being fitted in November of that year.
Former Queens Arms, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall Grade II Listed 1830 hotel on the corner of two turnpike roads Burnley-Bury and Blackburn-Todmorden. In the early 19th century it served as courthouse and town hall. In 1882 Masonic Lodge No.1948 was consecrated, meeting mainly at the Queens Arms until about 1928. Along with its Qube nightclub the Queens Arms closed in April 2018. In May 2020 it was reported that a local property developer intended to convert it to a ground floor restaurant/café with four apartments on the first and second storeys.
Former Queens Arms, St Mary's Way, Rawtenstall
Grade II Listed 1830 hotel on the corner of two turnpike roads Burnley-Bury and Blackburn-Todmorden. In the early 19th century it served as courthouse and town hall. In 1882 Masonic Lodge No.1948 was consecrated, meeting mainly at the Queens Arms until about 1928. Along with its Qube nightclub the Queens Arms closed in April 2018. In May 2020 it was reported that a local property developer intended to convert it to a ground floor restaurant/café with four apartments on the first and second storeys.
Longholme Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Bacup Road, Rawtenstall Grade II Listed chapel, 1841-2 by James Simpson of Leeds. This third Longholme Chapel was decided upon in 1839 the same year as the first resident Minister, the Reverend James Wilson was appointed. The 1300 seat £7,000 chapel was opened on 18th March 1842. The previous chapel was demolished to make way for a new Sunday School used until 1956. The school was demolished in 1962 and this chapel was then re-constructed inside with the organ and pulpit being removed and the gallery space filled in, allowing the church to be moved onto the upper level and the lower level being turned into a general use area. The chapel re-opened in this form in April 1962. In 2009 the chapel received a £10,000 grant from the National Churches Trust for repair work.
Longholme Wesleyan Methodist chapel, Bacup Road, Rawtenstall
Grade II Listed chapel, 1841-2 by James Simpson of Leeds. This third Longholme Chapel was decided upon in 1839 the same year as the first resident Minister, the Reverend James Wilson was appointed. The 1300 seat £7,000 chapel was opened on 18th March 1842. The previous chapel was demolished to make way for a new Sunday School used until 1956. The school was demolished in 1962 and this chapel was then re-constructed inside with the organ and pulpit being removed and the gallery space filled in, allowing the church to be moved onto the upper level and the lower level being turned into a general use area. The chapel re-opened in this form in April 1962. In 2009 the chapel received a £10,000 grant from the National Churches Trust for repair work.
The Picture House, Bacup Road, Rawtenstall The Picture House was opened on 29th December 1920. Taken over by Star Cinemas in December 1960 they closed it in 1975. Soon after it was split into 4 screens by Unit Four Cinemas and renamed accordingly. Unit Four Cinema closed on 10th May 1984. It was reopened by an independent operator, but operating just one 121 seat screen and a snooker club. Two further changes of operator followed and it finally closed in early 1996. It was converted into an indoor market and a snooker club. The OS map currently describes it as 'Heritage Arcade' a description in current use. Plans for a fast food outlet, nightclub or leisure centre in the early 21st century came to nothing and it is currently planned to convert it and adjacent buildings to 42 apartments. Designed by the Baldwin Design Consultancy many of its Art Deco features including the prominent façade would be retained.
The Picture House, Bacup Road, Rawtenstall
The Picture House was opened on 29th December 1920. Taken over by Star Cinemas in December 1960 they closed it in 1975. Soon after it was split into 4 screens by Unit Four Cinemas and renamed accordingly. Unit Four Cinema closed on 10th May 1984. It was reopened by an independent operator, but operating just one 121 seat screen and a snooker club. Two further changes of operator followed and it finally closed in early 1996. It was converted into an indoor market and a snooker club. The OS map currently describes it as 'Heritage Arcade' a description in current use. Plans for a fast food outlet, nightclub or leisure centre in the early 21st century came to nothing and it is currently planned to convert it and adjacent buildings to 42 apartments. Designed by the Baldwin Design Consultancy many of its Art Deco features including the prominent façade would be retained.
Kay Street Baptist Church, Kay Street, Rawtenstall Rev. John Jefferson formed a new church in 1872 and a new building here was in use from December 1876. A building fund for a larger church was started in 1892 but it wasn't until 20th April 1900 the corner stones for the present church were laid by Mrs. Richard Whittaker, Alderman H. W. Trickett Mayor of Rawtenstall, Alderman D. Greenwood of Bacup and Mr R. H. Crabtree of Southport. The church held its first service on the 10th September 1902 having had a build cost of about £4,000.
Kay Street Baptist Church, Kay Street, Rawtenstall
Rev. John Jefferson formed a new church in 1872 and a new building here was in use from December 1876. A building fund for a larger church was started in 1892 but it wasn't until 20th April 1900 the corner stones for the present church were laid by Mrs. Richard Whittaker, Alderman H. W. Trickett Mayor of Rawtenstall, Alderman D. Greenwood of Bacup and Mr R. H. Crabtree of Southport. The church held its first service on the 10th September 1902 having had a build cost of about £4,000.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept. This shows the boiler house with the engine house to its left and part of the chimney base to the right.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall
Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept. This shows the boiler house with the engine house to its left and part of the chimney base to the right.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall - chimney Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall - chimney
Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall - chimney Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall - chimney
Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall
Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
New Hall Hey Mill, Rawtenstall
Built by Hardman Brothers in 1866. Twenty three by four bays with a dentillated flat roof. There is a relatively small beam engine house parallel to the mill and between it and the squar(ish) boiler house. This is an unusual layout as it was more usual to have internal beam engine houses. The square stone chimney has a pronounced batter, blind windows and a pronounced oversailor with decorative spikes. Oversailors are meant to prevent smoke creeping down the side of the chimney. Although the mill is perhaps a little "too clean" its character has been quite well kept.
East Lancs Railway Terminus at Rawtenstall
East Lancs Railway Terminus at Rawtenstall
'Leander' at Rawtenstall Ex LMS 'Jubilee' 4-6-0 No. 5690 'Leander' waiting to depart from Rawtenstall Station on the East Lancs Railway. The 'Jubilee' class were powerful 3 cylinder express locomotives designed by Sir William Stanier for the LMS in the 'thirties.
'Leander' at Rawtenstall
Ex LMS 'Jubilee' 4-6-0 No. 5690 'Leander' waiting to depart from Rawtenstall Station on the East Lancs Railway. The 'Jubilee' class were powerful 3 cylinder express locomotives designed by Sir William Stanier for the LMS in the 'thirties.
East Lancashire Railway Tracks during Pandemic View from New Hall Hey Road level crossing over the River Irwell bridge. The rails are being underused.
East Lancashire Railway Tracks during Pandemic
View from New Hall Hey Road level crossing over the River Irwell bridge. The rails are being underused.
Old Clock Tower Holly Mount School The tower viewed from the North
Old Clock Tower Holly Mount School
The tower viewed from the North
Bocholt Tree on Main Roundabout A sculpture celebrating Rawtenstall and Bocholt town twinning. Painted metal tree by Bernard Tindall now incorporated in Irwell Sculpture Trail
Bocholt Tree on Main Roundabout
A sculpture celebrating Rawtenstall and Bocholt town twinning. Painted metal tree by Bernard Tindall now incorporated in Irwell Sculpture Trail
Hillside Chimney behind Greenbridge Works Chimney to former Hall Carr Mill. Grade II listed structure
Hillside Chimney behind Greenbridge Works
Chimney to former Hall Carr Mill. Grade II listed structure
Cycleway along Hareholme Viaduct The trackbed of the former railway viaduct at Hareholme from the West
Cycleway along Hareholme Viaduct
The trackbed of the former railway viaduct at Hareholme from the West
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Lee Clough is located at Grid Ref: SD8123 (Lat: 53.71013, Lng: -2.2810281)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Rossendale

Police Authority: Lancashire

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