Cross Stone

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Cross Stone

Sunlight on Todmorden from ridge south of Stoodley Pike Monument Credit: Colin Park

Cross Stone is a small village located in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque area of Calder Valley, it is nestled between the towns of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. The village gets its name from a large stone cross that stands at its center, believed to date back to medieval times.

Cross Stone is renowned for its tranquil and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque countryside. The village is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a retreat from the bustling city life. The nearby Calder River adds to the charm of the area, offering scenic walks along its banks.

Although small in size, Cross Stone has a close-knit community that is known for its welcoming nature and strong community spirit. The village is home to a few local amenities, including a charming village pub and a small village hall that hosts various community events throughout the year. Additionally, the village is in close proximity to nearby towns, offering residents easy access to a wider range of facilities and services.

Cross Stone's rich history is evident in its architecture, with a mix of traditional stone cottages and more modern buildings. The village retains its rural charm, and its peaceful atmosphere makes it a desirable place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Overall, Cross Stone offers a charming and peaceful retreat in the heart of Yorkshire's countryside, with its stunning natural surroundings and strong community spirit.

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Cross Stone Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.717115/-2.0754228 or Grid Reference SD9524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sunlight on Todmorden from ridge south of Stoodley Pike Monument

Colin Park

Lumbutts from Stoodley Pike Monument

Colin Park

Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale

Township Boundary Marker above Stoodley Glen and south of Stoodley Lane. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish. Milestone Society National ID: YW_LANSOW02pb

C Chatham

Old Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen, Calderdale

Parish Boundary Marker in Stoodley Glen below Height Wood. Formerly on the boundary of Langfield and Sowerby townships in Halifax parish. It marked the boundary of the Sowerby Ramble, a narrow strip of land along the Calder valley and up Stoodley Glen between Erringden and Stansfield townships and Erringden and Langfield township. Sowerby Ramble was part of Sowerby township but in 1850 it became part of Erringden township, later parish. In 1897 Langfield and Stansfield became part of Todmorden parish and in 1937 this part of Erringden parish also became part of Todmorden parish.. Milestone Society National ID: YW_SOWERR01pb

C Chatham

Old Boundary Marker

Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on Matthew Lane, a green lane. In the former Stansfield township and parish, absorbed into Todmorden parish in 1897. Not on any township or parish boundary so is thought to mark an estate boundary. Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD10em

C Chatham

Old Boundary Marker on Baulk Head Lane, Todmorden

Estate Boundary Marker set in a stone wall on Baulk Head Lane, a green lane. In the former Stansfield township and parish, absorbed into Todmorden parish in 1897. Not on any township or parish boundary so is thought to mark an estate boundary. Milestone Society National ID: YW_TOD11em

C Chatham

Dobroyd Road Canal Bridge

The South portal of the bridge that has a small building built abutting the bridge on the West bank (door obscured by the foliage). There are a lot of structures around what is Rochdale Canal Bridge No.30a

Kevin Waterhouse

Plaque to John Ramsbottom on Todmorden station

The plaque is on the wall of the staircase of the westbound platform. It commemorates a former Director of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.

Stephen Craven

Sprinter entering Todmorden station

This train is operating a service to Blackburn, using the curve north of Todmorden station that was reopened a few years ago.

Stephen Craven

Train coming off Todmorden viaduct

The line was opened by the Manchester and Leeds Railway in 1840 and passed through the hands of the Lancashire and Yorkshire, London Midland & Scottish Railway and eventually British Rail. Trains are currently operated by Northern Railway (a publicly owned company). This recently introduced Civity diesel unit (195132) is operating a service to Manchester Victoria.

Stephen Craven

Tower of St Mary's Todmorden

The parish church was built in 1770 on the site of an earlier chapel of ease to Rochdale parish (reflecting the town's earlier allegiance to Lancashire), and the clock was added to the tower in 1860. It is listed grade II (list entry 1133750). The tower was being repointed at this time. See SD9324 : The Parish Church of St Mary's, Todmorden for a full height view.

Stephen Craven

Railway arch over Ridge Road

This is the southernmost arch of Todmorden railway viaduct, built c.1840 by George Stephenson for the Manchester and Leeds Railway.

Stephen Craven

ALDI car park, Todmorden

The car park occupies the site of the former Ridgefoot cotton mill.

Stephen Craven

Boundary monument, Todmorden

Todmorden was on the boundary (some would say border) of Lancashire and Yorkshire, until the whole town became part of West Yorkshire in 1974. The monument is on the site of the former Ridgefoot cotton mill, a little way on the Lancashire side of the old boundary. It illustrates the Town Hall nearby, which famously straddled the boundary.

Stephen Craven

River Calder downstream of Stansfield Road, Todmorden

The Yorkshire Calder is quite insignificant, at least in dry weather, at this point approaching the grade II listed railway viaduct of 1840, though the whole upper section of the river is prone to flash flooding.

Stephen Craven

Coal drops, Todmorden

The disused coal drops (or staithes) at Halifax and Sowerby Bridge are well known to railway enthusiasts, but I hadn't been aware that Todmorden had them too. This is where hopper wagons would be emptied into wagons or lorries waiting below to distribute coal to customers in the area.

Stephen Craven

Empire Books, Stansfield Street, Todmorden

The building is shown on early 20th century maps as 'Carr Mill (Slipper)'. It presumably made carpet slippers from fabric produced in one of the many local cotton mills. A comment on a local history website says 'The footwear industry in Rossendale [not far from Todmorden] didn't really finish until the late 1980s'.

Stephen Craven