Barnfield

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Barnfield

Footpath from Newhouse Road Entrance for the footpath leading from Newhouse Road on Huncoat Industrial estate. — Footpath from Newhouse Road Credit: Steve Houldsworth

Barnfield is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the North West of England. Situated in the district of Pendle, it is part of the civil parish of Barrowford. The village is nestled in the beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes surrounding it.

With a population of around 500 residents, Barnfield maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern housing. Many of the buildings in Barnfield reflect its rich history, with some dating back several centuries.

Despite its small size, Barnfield benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just a short drive from the market town of Colne, which offers a range of amenities including shops, supermarkets, and leisure facilities. The city of Manchester is also within commuting distance, providing residents with access to a wider range of employment and entertainment opportunities.

Barnfield is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near the Pendle Hill, which is popular among hikers and walkers, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Additionally, the nearby Leeds and Liverpool Canal provides opportunities for boating and fishing.

Overall, Barnfield offers its residents a peaceful and rural lifestyle, with easy access to larger towns and cities. Its charming character, beautiful surroundings, and strong community spirit make it a desirable place to live.

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Barnfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.750988/-2.3560488 or Grid Reference SD7628. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath from Newhouse Road

Entrance for the footpath leading from Newhouse Road on Huncoat Industrial estate.

Steve Houldsworth

Blue Slate's Cottage and the track onwards to Hambledon

Peter Moore

Accrington station from the footbridge

In the days of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this was a triangular junction station, of which only one pair of curved platforms remains, heading west towards Blackburn and north-east towards Burnley. The southern route no longer exists between here and Stubbins. Tesco Extra is built on the site of the former goods shed and sidings.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station footbridge

There are no ticket barriers on this station, so the bridge acts as a general public route for customers of the Tesco Extra that occupies the southern part of the original station site, as well as for rail passengers.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station access ramp

Still in construction, to provide easier access from Paxton Street to the eastbound platform.

Stephen Craven

Sprinter arriving at Accrington station

Unit 150102 calls with the 09.34 all-stations service to Colne.

Stephen Craven

Infant Street, Accrington â 1971

Although taken with the bus as the main subject, the view is of interest for the inscription on the tall building in the background. This reads “God says: do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou nor thy sons with thee”. The building is shown on older OS maps as 'Hall' and was presumably a Temperance hall. The quotation, from Leviticus, is clearly aimed at total abstinence from alcohol, although the text actually continues “when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation”, which clearly indicates a more limited abstinence than total. Also of interest is the inscription on the Accrington Provident Co-operative Society building, since demolished. The bus is Accrington Corporation 26, a Bristol RE with East Lancs bodywork, new in 1968. Rhyddings Street is in neighbouring Oswaldtwistle. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Accrington railway station, Lancashire

Opened in 1848 by the East Lancashire Railway, soon to become part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, this station was a major junction where the company's Burnley-Blackburn-Liverpool/Preston and Burnley-Bury-Manchester lines diverged. The latter line and platforms closed in 1966. View north east towards Huncoat and Burnley. In former times there was a bay platform to the immediate right and a large goods shed. Platforms to Bury were in the distance, beyond the footbridge, which used to have a roof. By the 1980s, it had become a very basic station - see SD7528 : Accrington railway station, Lancashire, 1983 but has since received a new booking office (2012) and step free ramps from street level (2022). For more information, see Link