Bradley
Settlement in Lancashire Pendle
England
Bradley
Bradley is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, England. It is situated in the West Lancashire district, approximately 6 miles south of the town of Skelmersdale. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a tranquil setting for its residents.
With a population of around 1,500 people, Bradley has a close-knit community that prides itself on its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes, with rolling hills and open fields providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding.
Bradley has a rich history, dating back to medieval times. The village features several historical landmarks, including St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its stunning architecture and stained glass windows, attracting visitors from near and far.
In terms of amenities, Bradley has a local primary school, providing education for children in the village and the surrounding areas. There is also a village hall that serves as a hub for community events and activities. However, for more extensive services, residents often travel to nearby towns such as Skelmersdale or Ormskirk.
The village enjoys good transport links, with regular bus services connecting it to the surrounding towns and villages. The nearest railway station is located in Burscough, approximately 4 miles away.
Overall, Bradley offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle for its residents, with its scenic surroundings and strong community spirit.
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Bradley Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.840108/-2.2097885 or Grid Reference SD8638. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Barrowford Reservoir, drained
The reservoir, which serves the Leeds and Liverpool Canal rather than public water supply, was not empty because of the 2022 drought, but because it had been deliberately drained down in autumn 2021 for a year-long contract to stabilise the embankment. A short section of the canal nearby was also drained for maintenance at the same time.
Old mill, Gisburn Road, Higherford
The 1912 map shows this as a corn mill. It's probably too high above the river to have been water powered. Now in private hands, a 2015 proposal for 'brownfield' development on the site was not approved. SD8640 : Old mill on Gisburn Road, Barrowford shows it from the other direction.
Former Catholic church, Gisburn Road, Higherford
The name on the sign board is 'Parish of the Good Shepherd' but other contributors name the building itself as St Peter & St Paul's. A local website says that it was built from 1897, the first service registers being from 1902, but closed for worship in 2019. It appears no new use has been found yet.
Detail of Gisburn Road bridge, Higherford
An inscription 'C C Higherford Bridge' and an OS cut benchmark (shown on the 1912 map as 437.9ft). It was built in 1807. See SD8640 : Higherford Bridge and Mill for a side view of the bridge.
Former cotton mill, Higherford
Listed grade II (List entry 1271499) where it is dated to 'c.1844, incorporating elements of an earlier C19 mill, with further additions of 1882, and C20 alterations'. The main weaving shed seen in SD8640 : Grimshaw's (Higherford) Mill is claimed to be the oldest surviving example of its kind. Note the iron beam and high level doorway, presumably for loading bales of cotton from road vehicles.
Listed cottages, Foreside, Higherford
Listed grade II (List entry 1073432) where the oldest is dated to 1755.
Crowtree Cottage, Foreside, Higherford
Listed grade II (List entry 1273168) where it is dated to the mid-18th century. The large number of windows at first floor level suggests it was used for weaving.
![Th' Owd Brig at Higherford This is described by Margaret Slack (Ref.1) as &#039;One of the most attractive packhorse bridges in [the Pennines] ...standing on the direct line of the Roman Road from Castercliffe to Ribchester. It was crossed by teams of packhorses bringing coal from near Gisburn and ... lime from Lothersdale.&#039; She adds that the date of the bridge is not known with certainty, but probably late 16th century.
The bridge crosses Pendle Water, draining the steep eastern scarp of that great hill, and subject to flash flooding; Slack relates a story that a bell used to hang from the bridge that rang a warning when water approached flood level.
Listed grade II *(List entry 1273194) and a Scheduled Monument. Originally it would have had no, or very low, parapets to allow ponies with low-hanging panniers to cross; the present parapets were added in 1815.
(1) &#039;The Bridges of Lancashire and Yorkshire&#039;, Margaret Slack, 1986.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/26/54/7265480_820bca99.jpg)
Th' Owd Brig at Higherford
This is described by Margaret Slack (Ref.1) as 'One of the most attractive packhorse bridges in [the Pennines] ...standing on the direct line of the Roman Road from Castercliffe to Ribchester. It was crossed by teams of packhorses bringing coal from near Gisburn and ... lime from Lothersdale.' She adds that the date of the bridge is not known with certainty, but probably late 16th century.
The bridge crosses Pendle Water, draining the steep eastern scarp of that great hill, and subject to flash flooding; Slack relates a story that a bell used to hang from the bridge that rang a warning when water approached flood level.
Listed grade II *(List entry 1273194) and a Scheduled Monument. Originally it would have had no, or very low, parapets to allow ponies with low-hanging panniers to cross; the present parapets were added in 1815.
(1) 'The Bridges of Lancashire and Yorkshire', Margaret Slack, 1986.
Gisburn Road bridge, Higherford
This road bridge over Pendle Water was erected in 1807 to supersede the old packhorse bridge, which still stands but closed to motor traffic SD8640 : Th' Owd Brig at Higherford.
The Old Bridge Inn, Higherford
Actually close to the 'new' bridge, not the old one SD8640 : Th' Owd Brig at Higherford.
Former Methodist Sunday School, Higherford
Dated 1834, in residential use since 1972 (source: Link
). An early 20th century map shows a tram terminus outside; the tramway from Nelson opened in the early years of the century and closed in 1934.
). An early 20th century map shows a tram terminus outside; the tramway from Nelson opened in the early years of the century and closed in 1934.
Former Methodist Sunday School, Higherford - datestone
Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Built by Subscription AD 1834. See SD8640 : Former Methodist Sunday School, Higherford for context.
Fold, Gisburn Road, Higherford
Mid-18th century stone cottages, grade II listed (list entry 1073435).
A drained Barrowford Reservoir
Essential maintenance work was being done on the reservoir embankments and re-proofing. The dam feeds the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Greenfield Road Local Nature Reserve
The path forms part of the Colne Valley Greenway (cycle route).
Houses on Greenfield Road
A fellow contributor has researched the history of these houses thoroughly SD8739 : Colne: Western end of Greenfield Road.
Drained canal at Barrowford Locks
This is not a result of the 2022 drought, but ongoing civil engineering works. SD8639 : Bridge 142A, Leeds & Liverpool Canal shows the same stretch with a normal water level.
Bradley is located at Grid Ref: SD8638 (Lat: 53.840108, Lng: -2.2097885)
Administrative County: Lancashire
District: Pendle
Police Authority: Lancashire
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 53.840108,-2.2097885Nelson
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Crossing Light: yes
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 53.8379719/-2.2078004
Bradley
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Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
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Post Box
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Morrisons
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Lit: no
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Morrisons
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Rook Street
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Canal Bridge
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Raglan Street
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Warde Street
Bench: no
Bin: no
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Netherfield Road
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Netherfield Road
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Bin: no
Lit: no
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Shelter: yes
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Traffic Signals Sound: yes
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Crossing
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Traffic Signals Sound: yes
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Bicycle Parking
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Fee: no
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Bicycle Parking
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Khon Kaen Thai Therapy
Addr City: Nelson
Addr Housenumber: 159
Addr Postcode: BB9 9XL
Addr Street: Leeds Road
Shop: massage
Lat/Long: 53.8401325/-2.2065401
The Shuttle
Artist Name: Dave Palmer
Artwork Type: sculpture
Inscription: "Wen yer can si pendle hill, it's bahn ter rain. an w'en yer cahn't, it is"
Material: steel
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Nelson Town Clock
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Crossing
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Crossing
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Parking Space
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