Preston, Long

Settlement in Yorkshire Craven

England

Preston, Long

Departing for Leeds A young enthusiast snaps the Northern Rail service for Leeds as it leaves Long Preston station.
Departing for Leeds Credit: Mary and Angus Hogg

Preston, Long is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, it is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting. The village lies approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of York and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

The history of Preston, Long dates back several centuries, with evidence of human settlement found in the area dating back to the Roman era. The village has retained its traditional charm, with many of its buildings showcasing classic English architecture. The local church, St. Mary's, is a prominent feature of the village, displaying stunning medieval craftsmanship.

Although small in size, Preston, Long offers a close-knit and welcoming community. The village is home to a handful of amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a post office. Residents also benefit from a regular bus service connecting them to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also within close proximity to several nature reserves and parks, allowing residents and visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the area.

Overall, Preston, Long offers a peaceful and scenic retreat from the bustling city life, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a slower pace of living or a picturesque holiday getaway.

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Preston, Long Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.019402/-2.254822 or Grid Reference SD8358. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Departing for Leeds A young enthusiast snaps the Northern Rail service for Leeds as it leaves Long Preston station.
Departing for Leeds
A young enthusiast snaps the Northern Rail service for Leeds as it leaves Long Preston station.
Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee On my visit, Long Preston’s memorial drinking fountain was decorated as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. For information about the fountain, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5906887">SD8358 : Memorial drinking fountain</a>
Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee
On my visit, Long Preston’s memorial drinking fountain was decorated as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. For information about the fountain, see SD8358 : Memorial drinking fountain
History at St Mary's This interesting structure in St Mary’s graveyard looks like an old cross. It carries the date 1567, with some worn carvings and several sets of initials. I haven’t been able to find out anything about it. Perhaps another Geographer will be able to help. Viewed in disappointing mid-June light conditions.
History at St Mary's
This interesting structure in St Mary’s graveyard looks like an old cross. It carries the date 1567, with some worn carvings and several sets of initials. I haven’t been able to find out anything about it. Perhaps another Geographer will be able to help. Viewed in disappointing mid-June light conditions.
18th century gravestone at St Mary’s St Mary’s graveyard contains some interesting old stones with 18th century dates. There are some small simple stones which show only the deceased’s initials and the year of death, in this case, 1746.
18th century gravestone at St Mary’s
St Mary’s graveyard contains some interesting old stones with 18th century dates. There are some small simple stones which show only the deceased’s initials and the year of death, in this case, 1746.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin The Church of St Mary the Virgin in the parish of Long Preston is a grade 1 listed building that dates back to Norman times. The graveyard contains some interesting old stones. Viewed in disappointing summer light conditions.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in the parish of Long Preston is a grade 1 listed building that dates back to Norman times. The graveyard contains some interesting old stones. Viewed in disappointing summer light conditions.
The Dalesman heads north Locomotive 35018, “British India Line”, powers her way through Long Preston station with The Dalesman steam special in June 2022.
The Dalesman heads north
Locomotive 35018, “British India Line”, powers her way through Long Preston station with The Dalesman steam special in June 2022.
Northern Rail at Long Preston Diesel unit 158755 pulls away from a stop at Long Preston on its way to Carlisle.
Northern Rail at Long Preston
Diesel unit 158755 pulls away from a stop at Long Preston on its way to Carlisle.
“Braunton” at Long Preston Locomotive 34046 pulls through Long Preston station on a June 2022 steam special trip to Carlisle.
“Braunton” at Long Preston
Locomotive 34046 pulls through Long Preston station on a June 2022 steam special trip to Carlisle.
Walking on Scalehaw Lane A popular route for walkers near Long Preston.
Walking on Scalehaw Lane
A popular route for walkers near Long Preston.
On Scalehaw Lane A dog walker returns towards Long Preston on a mid-June morning outing. The footpath becomes a surfaced track a little further on.
On Scalehaw Lane
A dog walker returns towards Long Preston on a mid-June morning outing. The footpath becomes a surfaced track a little further on.
Scalehaw Bridge This is where the Scalehaw Lane footpath crosses Long Preston Beck.
Scalehaw Bridge
This is where the Scalehaw Lane footpath crosses Long Preston Beck.
River Ribble view Looking upstream near Cow Bridge on a disappointingly dull mid-June afternoon.
River Ribble view
Looking upstream near Cow Bridge on a disappointingly dull mid-June afternoon.
Towards Flat Lane Viewed in the corner of the square. Flat Lane leads towards Bendgate and the A682.
Towards Flat Lane
Viewed in the corner of the square. Flat Lane leads towards Bendgate and the A682.
Civil Parish boundary on Cow Bridge The River Ribble forms the boundary between Wigglesworth and Long Preston civil Parishes. It’s carved on the middle of the Bridge.
Civil Parish boundary on Cow Bridge
The River Ribble forms the boundary between Wigglesworth and Long Preston civil Parishes. It’s carved on the middle of the Bridge.
Cow Bridge Viewed looking towards Long Preston. The bridge crosses the River Ribble.
Cow Bridge
Viewed looking towards Long Preston. The bridge crosses the River Ribble.
By the River Ribble The path is part of the Ribble Way.
By the River Ribble
The path is part of the Ribble Way.
68005 pauses at Hellifield Station during driver training trip for drivers to enjoy bacon butties
68005 pauses at Hellifield Station during driver training trip for drivers to enjoy bacon butties
Old milestone One of the 38 milestones set up for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94 on the route from Keighley to the Yorkshire Lancashire border near Kirkby Lonsdale.   This was to promote a trade route through to Kendal.   22 are still in situ although many, like this one, need repainting.  It is just south of the railway bridge, southeast of Long Preston.   Left face - SETTLE/4¾ MILES/KENDAL/34 MILES.   Right face - SKIPTON/10¾ MILES/KEIGHLEY/20 MILES.   The foundry name is on the bevel.   WILLIAM TOLWER/GLOBE FOUNDRY/LEEDS.   It is Grade II listed 1166447.
Old milestone
One of the 38 milestones set up for the West Riding County Council in 1893/94 on the route from Keighley to the Yorkshire Lancashire border near Kirkby Lonsdale. This was to promote a trade route through to Kendal. 22 are still in situ although many, like this one, need repainting. It is just south of the railway bridge, southeast of Long Preston. Left face - SETTLE/4¾ MILES/KENDAL/34 MILES. Right face - SKIPTON/10¾ MILES/KEIGHLEY/20 MILES. The foundry name is on the bevel. WILLIAM TOLWER/GLOBE FOUNDRY/LEEDS. It is Grade II listed 1166447.
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Preston, Long is located at Grid Ref: SD8358 (Lat: 54.019402, Lng: -2.254822)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Craven

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 54.019402,-2.254822
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.020353/-2.2562265
Long Preston
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100LPRESTN
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/lpr/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Old Ref: NPE + GPX
Operator: Northern Rail
Operator Website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/long-preston
Operator Wikidata: Q85789775
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: LPR
Wikidata: Q2197021
Wikipedia: en:Long Preston railway station
Lat/Long: 54.0166575/-2.2551519
Long Preston
Is In: Ribblesdale, Craven, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, UK
Place: village
Lat/Long: 54.0198111/-2.2548928
Created By: Merkaartor 0.12
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Created By: Merkaartor 0.12
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Created By: Merkaartor 0.12
Lat/Long: 54.0184765/-2.2506308
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Man Made: telephone_box
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.0197813/-2.2546273
Traffic Signals
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0197485/-2.255285
Created By: Merkaartor 0.13
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Created By: Merkaartor 0.13
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Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
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Ref: BD23 73
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Source: survey
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Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 54.0196044/-2.2550236
Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0194801/-2.2550922
Bus Stop
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Covered: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 54.0185398/-2.2531627
Post Office
Long Preston Post Office
Addr City: Skipton
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Postcode: BD23 4NA
Addr Street: Greenbank Terrace
Addr Village: Long Preston
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Fhrs Id: 292739
Fixme: Check is this on Greenbank Terrace or Bankside?
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-12:30
Phone: +44 1729 840 335
Ref Pol Id: 13406
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/344306x/long-preston
Lat/Long: 54.018695/-2.2544141
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: BD23 82
Lat/Long: 54.0187116/-2.2544031
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0225/-2.253463
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0229312/-2.2522249
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Covered: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3200YNA01931
Naptan NaptanCode: 32001931
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0194521/-2.2550052
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 54.019784/-2.2550236
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0195732/-2.2546271
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0195135/-2.2546394
Bench
Lat/Long: 54.019652/-2.2552723
Historic: memorial
Lat/Long: 54.0196317/-2.2552967
General Store
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 54.018692/-2.2544282
Cafe
Tea Rooms
Lat/Long: 54.018699/-2.2543129
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BD23 139
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Lat/Long: 54.0166256/-2.2568306
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: BD23 136
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 54.0163453/-2.2515227
Long Preston
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 54.0166592/-2.2551115
Long Preston
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 54.016635/-2.2551427
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0214573/-2.2568219
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0210192/-2.2587765
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
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Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0214613/-2.258047
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0214859/-2.2563585
Barrier: stile
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.0215893/-2.2550161
Barrier: stile
Bicycle: no
Foot: yes
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 54.0217179/-2.2549419
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: stepover
Lat/Long: 54.0231066/-2.2572001
Description: FP School Lane
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0189923/-2.2475833
Description: FP New House Lane
Information: route_marker
Material: wood
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0198172/-2.2511715
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0230148/-2.2509963
Village Square B&B
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 54.0186714/-2.2543405
Barrier: stile
Material: stone
Source: survey;gps
Stile: squeezer
Lat/Long: 54.0192073/-2.2573709
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.0158813/-2.2572646
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 54.015252/-2.2566238
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Barrier: stile
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Board Type: public_transport
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0169655/-2.2559401
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 10
Covered: yes
Fee: no
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Board Type: public_transport
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Barrier: Gateway
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FP Main Street 80 YDS
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Description: "FP NEW PASTURE LANE 3/4"
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Description: "FP GREEN GATE LANE 1/4"
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Description: "Public Footpath Town Head 1/4"
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0216/-2.2550163
Grit Bin
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 54.0202801/-2.2517681
Waste Basket
Source: survey
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 54.019972/-2.2512692
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0170011/-2.2520507
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 54.0177549/-2.2538992
Description: Public Footpath Bridge End 1/4 ML
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 54.0177512/-2.2538866
Direction: SW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 54.0212671/-2.2605223
Direction: SW
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Direction: SW
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Location Transition: yes
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Source: survey
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Bench
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Advertising: board
Lit: yes
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
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