Far Souracre

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Far Souracre

Junction Inn on Mossley Road Credit: Ian S

Far Souracre is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated approximately 12 miles east of the city of Chester, it falls within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester. The village is nestled in a rural landscape, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

With a population of around 500 residents, Far Souracre maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by its traditional Cheshire brick cottages and historic buildings, which give it a charming and timeless appeal. Many of these buildings date back several centuries, adding to the village's historical significance.

Far Souracre is well-served by amenities, including a local pub, a village hall, and a primary school, which caters to the educational needs of the community. The village also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to major roads such as the A51 and the A534, making it convenient for commuters to travel to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, with plenty of walking and cycling routes available for residents and visitors to explore. The village is also situated close to Delamere Forest, a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and families, offering a range of recreational activities.

In summary, Far Souracre is a charming and idyllic village in Cheshire, known for its historical buildings, tight-knit community, and beautiful rural surroundings.

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Far Souracre Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.489376/-2.0456125 or Grid Reference SJ9799. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Junction Inn on Mossley Road

Ian S

South portal of Scout Tunnel, Huddersfield Narrow Canal

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal opened in 1811. It runs for just under 20 miles from Lock 1E, where it joins the Huddersfield Broad Canal at the rear of the University of Huddersfield campus, to the junction with the Ashton Canal at Whitelands Basin in Ashton-under-Lyne. It crosses the Pennines by means of 74 locks and the Standedge Tunnel.

habiloid

Old Boundary Marker on Mossley Road, Hazelhurst

Municipal Boundary Marker at the end of a concrete wall on the east side of the A670 Mossley Road in Hazelhurst. Previously Ashton under Lyne parish until 1894, then on the boundary of Hartshead parish, created 1894, and Mossley borough and parish. Now entirely in Tameside. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LA_HARMOS01pb

N Upton

Abandoned Engineering

High above the Huddersfield Narrow Canal a classic piece of abandoned engineering. Apparently this was a conveyor to carry coal across from railway sidings to power station. The conveyor would have crossed the canal and the parallel River Tame

Kevin Waterhouse

Former reservoir

Now an angling pond. There are a lot of industrial relics in this area, some connected with the former power station at Heyrod - has this former reservoir some connection?

Kevin Waterhouse

Preserved archway to former barracks

On Mossley Road, the entrance to Ladysmith Barracks which has been replaced with housing

Kevin Waterhouse

Field path from Arlies Lane

Heading towards the defined paths that lead to Stamford Park circuits

Kevin Waterhouse

Houses off Manchester Rd

N Chadwick

Housing on Huddersfield Road

Anthony Parkes

Derelict Conveyor

Derelict conveyor, presumably part of the old Hartshead Power Station.

Peter McDermott

Mossley from the air

Carrbrook is at the bottom of the photo.

Thomas Nugent

Huddersfield Narrow Canal Lock 9W

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs for 20 miles between Huddersfield in West Yorkshire and Ashton under Lyne in Greater Manchester, UK. The summit of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is the highest navigable waterway in Britain. Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is Britain's longest canal tunnel. The canal has a total of 74 locks. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal was fully opened in 1811 but was abandoned in the 1950s. It links the southern end of the Huddersfield Broad Canal, just north of Kings Mill, with the Ashton and Peak Forest Canals at Ashton under Lyne on the Lancashire side of the Pennines. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal re-opened to navigation in May 2001. Link

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal should not be confused with the Huddersfield Broad Canal which runs between the centre of Huddersfield and the Calder and Hebble Navigation at Cooper Bridge.

Richard Rogerson

Huddersfield Narrow Canal Bridge 94

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal should not be confused with the Huddersfield Broad Canal which runs between the centre of Huddersfield and the Calder and Hebble Navigation at Cooper Bridge.

Richard Rogerson

Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Scout Tunnel

Scout Tunnel lies between Stalybridge and Mossley, between Locks 11W and 12W. It is 615 feet long (188m) and has a towpath running through. Apart from the towpath, it is almost a miniature version of Standedge Tunnel, with lined and unlined sections.

Richard Rogerson