Brough with St Giles

Settlement in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Brough with St Giles

Old milepost This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison&#039;s of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees. — Old milepost Credit: Chris Minto

Brough with St Giles is a small village located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 15 miles southwest of Hull, this rural settlement is nestled within the picturesque Yorkshire Wolds, offering residents and visitors alike a tranquil and scenic environment.

The village is known for its beautiful surroundings, with rolling hills, fields, and meadows that provide a serene backdrop to the charming stone houses and cottages that make up the village. The historic St Giles Church, dating back to the 14th century, is a prominent feature of the area and adds to the village's character.

Despite its small size, Brough with St Giles has a strong sense of community. The village has a local pub, The Black Bull, which serves as a popular meeting point for residents and visitors to socialize and enjoy traditional pub fare. Additionally, the village hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fete and Christmas market, fostering a sense of togetherness and camaraderie.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. The nearby Yorkshire Wolds Way, a long-distance footpath, passes close to the village, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts from far and wide.

For amenities and shopping, the larger town of Market Weighton is just a short drive away, providing residents with access to supermarkets, local shops, and other essential services.

Overall, Brough with St Giles offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with its stunning natural surroundings and strong community spirit making it an appealing place to live or visit.

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Brough with St Giles Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.377387/-1.6713645 or Grid Reference SE2198. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milepost

This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison's of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees.

Chris Minto

Old milepost

See SE2299 : Milestone Catterick Bridge for a during renovation image, and SE2299 : Old milepost from a couple of years ago for an after one, that show significantly more of the post, that has as you can see when comparing, now almost been obscured again. Milestone Society National ID: YN_CTPC01

Nick W

Catterick Bridge

The River Swale at Catterick Bridge with a little bit of extra water in it. Swale Bridge was built in 1915, as part of the Catterick Camp Military Railway, initially carrying a 2ft gauge construction line from the Richmond branch westwards to Catterick Camp. It was converted to standard gauge in 1916, and was run by the military until 1923 when it was handed over to the LNER. Passenger services to the Camp ended on 26th Oct 1964, freight continued for another 5 years. But by Oct 1970 the branch had been dismantled, and has left little trace of its existence except for the girder bridge over the Swale. For more information about the Catterick Military Railway and the Richmond branch line see Link

Martin Norman

Road and former railway bridge over the A1

The A6136 road crosses the A1 just west of Catterick Bridge. The former railway bridge carried the Catterick Military Railway (closed 1970), and must have seen but a few years service after the A1 bypass was constructed.

mark harrington

Brough Hall near Catterick

Well preserved landscape park associated with C16 country house. Features include: beck with stone bridges, views, and Catholic church of St Paulinus (c.1837 designed by Bonomi). Above taken from Link

Nick W

The Swale at Brompton-on-Swale

The river is fast flowing around this stony bend just west of the village. Signs warn of the dangerous currents.

Colin Smith

Undercut Riverbank at Brompton-on-Swale.

The eastern bank at this river bend has the faster current, hence the steeper slope and the trees fallen into the Swale.

Colin Smith

Ford on Sour Beck

I am sure that I forded here about 9 years ago when walking my son's dog. Either I am getting older or the water is getting deeper, as I certainly didn't fancy my chances of crossing it this time.

Oliver Dixon

Coast to Coast walk, east of Colburn

The Coast to Coast walk was devised by Wainwright in 1973. Although it has not received official recognition as a National Trail, it has become hugely popular amongst walkers. Link

Here it drops down to cross the northern end of the Vale of York before gaining the Cleveland Hills.

Oliver Dixon

Ash House, Catterick

This elegant old house stands just off the A6136 Catterick village to Catterick Garrison road.

Oliver Dixon

Catterick Racecourse

Link

Also the site of a Sunday market.

Oliver Dixon

St. Paul's Chapel : Brompton on Swale

Built in 1838 as a Chapel of Ease to St. Agatha's Church, Easby.

Hugh Mortimer

King William IV : Brompton on Swale

Hugh Mortimer

Farmers Arms : On the old A1, Catterick

Hugh Mortimer

Catterick Racecourse

Taken from the A6136 Catterick Road.

Hugh Mortimer

Catterick Bridge

This Bridge over the River Swale, carries the old A1, and the disused Catterick Camp Railway Branch Line Bridge can be seen to the east through the central arch.

Hugh Mortimer

Agricola Bridge, Catterick

The A1 Catterick Bypass crosses the River Swale via this bridge near Catterick Racecourse; the Coast-to-Coast walk goes under the road alongside the river thus avoiding the dangerous crossing. The bridge's name reflects the fact that it (along with much of the adjacent racecourse) is on the site of the Roman town of Cataractonium - significant excavations took place when the road was built in 1958-9. Agricola was a Roman commander and Governer of Britain. See Link

for more information.

Dave Dunford