John o' Gaunts

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

John o' Gaunts

Road block on Bullough Lane, Rothwell There is a large unsurfaced car park for the Country Park down there, but the council decided to close it, apparently due to &quot;unsocial behaviour&quot;. The locals can walk there but at busy times people from further away have to park in residential roads and other unsuitable places. — Road block on Bullough Lane, Rothwell Credit: Humphrey Bolton

John o' Gaunts, Yorkshire, is a small village located in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Settle, the village lies on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Named after John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, the village has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Its picturesque charm and well-preserved stone buildings attract visitors who appreciate the area's traditional character. The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents.

John o' Gaunts is renowned for its natural beauty, with rolling hills, green pastures, and meandering streams. The village is a popular base for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby River Ribble provides opportunities for water sports and leisurely walks along its banks.

Despite its small size, John o' Gaunts offers essential amenities to both residents and visitors. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub that serves as a social hub for the community. Larger towns, such as Settle and Skipton, are within easy reach, providing additional services and amenities.

The tranquility and charm of John o' Gaunts make it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Whether exploring the picturesque landscapes, immersing in local history, or simply enjoying the sense of community, visitors to John o' Gaunts are sure to find solace in this idyllic Yorkshire village.

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John o' Gaunts Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.758645/-1.4703995 or Grid Reference SE3529. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road block on Bullough Lane, Rothwell

There is a large unsurfaced car park for the Country Park down there, but the council decided to close it, apparently due to "unsocial behaviour". The locals can walk there but at busy times people from further away have to park in residential roads and other unsuitable places.

Humphrey Bolton

Sculptures in Rothwell Country Park

This is the start of a short sculpture trail. You won't find Venus or Diana the Huntress here, but the sculptures are similar to some of the ones that you have to pay £6 to see in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I like the shiny monster's head with a toothy grin.

Humphrey Bolton

Picnic table in Rothwell Country Park

There are two of these in this area, which is where coal was transferred from wagons on the coal mine's narrow gauge (about 3ft) tracks (the one across the centre of the image) to wagons on a standard gauge track (to the right) ready to be taken away on the colliery's branch line.

Humphrey Bolton

Disused rail track in Rothwell Country Park

This is the end of the branch line that served the Fanny Pit of Rothwell Haigh Collieries. Here coal was transferred from wagons on the mine's narrow gauge tracks to those on the standard gauge track.

Humphrey Bolton

Road block on Bullough Lane, Rothwell

This prevents cars from reaching the disused car park from the lane that passes Fishpond Lock.

Humphrey Bolton

Catching the bus

I had booked into my room at the pub, and set out to photograph Oulton in the dusk, and just managed to catch a shot of this bus. This is a Volvo B5LH Wright Eclipse Gemini 2, YJ13FKF, a hybrid diesel-battery bus operating as Arriva fleet number 1706 from Wakefield, on the 446 service ro Leeds city square to Wakefield bus station.

Bob Harvey

House numbers

Numbers for 4 cottages that share an entrance.

Bob Harvey

Rear path

Two of the properties that feature in SE3628 : House numbers are here, and are described as the rear of a grade II listed building known as Dolphin Court. (Link

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Bob Harvey

Dolphin Court

Another view of the building seen in SE3628 : Rear path, a grade II listed building - see Link

Bob Harvey

The front of Dolphin Court

According to the listing at Link

this is the front of the building, and SE3628 : Dolphin Court is the rear.

Bob Harvey

Stone wall and fence

This stone wall has had a short wooden extension added on top.

Bob Harvey

The Croft

A turn of the century development in Oulton.

Bob Harvey

Road name

The road name for SE3628 : The Croft. The postcode prefix LS26 has faded badly

Bob Harvey

Sign of the times

The big news story this week was a shortage of fuel at filling stations. The white sign reads "no fuel" but after an afternoon of torrential rain there was a huge, deep, puddle in front of it which prevented me getting a better view.

Bob Harvey

The activities of metal thieves

These marker posts should have labels for various types of water valve in adjacent manholes, but the labels have all gone, a sure sign that itinerant scrap metal enthusiasts passed this way at one time.

Bob Harvey

The Old Masons

There are two pubs in Oulton called the Masons Arms. The New Masons and the Old Masons. This is the Old Masons, and is around 130 years newer than the New Masons.

Bob Harvey

The New Masons

There are two pubs in Oulton called the Masons Arms. The New Masons and the Old Masons. This is the New Masons, and is around 130 years older than the Old Masons.

Bob Harvey

My name is Rani

Based on German technology introduced by DHL, this set of lockers can be used by Amazon to drop off parcels behind each door, which the customers can open with the code sent to them by email. Each locker has a nickname, written on the front, to help identify them. It doesn't matter much here, but if you are at a major railway hub where there are five or six lockers it is quite important

Bob Harvey

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John o' Gaunts is located at Grid Ref: SE3529 (Lat: 53.758645, Lng: -1.4703995)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire