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South Dyke

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South Dyke

Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Hall Credit: derek dye

South Dyke, Yorkshire is a renowned heritage site located in the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England. Situated on the southern bank of the River Ouse, it spans several miles and is a significant historical and cultural landmark in the region.

South Dyke holds great historical importance as it dates back to the Roman period. It was constructed as a defensive earthwork to protect the area from potential invasions. The precise purpose of the dyke is believed to have been to demarcate the southern boundary of the Roman fortress known as Eboracum, which later became the city of York.

This impressive structure showcases the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the Roman Empire. The dyke consists of a large ditch, measuring around 30 feet wide and 10 feet deep, accompanied by an accompanying embankment. The embankment is still visible today and stands as a testament to the engineering skills of the Roman builders.

Visitors to South Dyke can immerse themselves in the rich history of the site. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the River Ouse and the rolling hills of Yorkshire. Additionally, there are informative signage and interpretation boards for visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the Roman presence in the region.

South Dyke, Yorkshire is a must-visit for history enthusiasts and those interested in exploring the Roman heritage of England. Its strategic location, historical significance, and breathtaking views make it an unforgettable experience for all who visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.832/-1.323 or Grid Reference SE4437. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Hall
Deer resting in the shade at Lotherton Hall
Deer resting in the shade at Lotherton Hall
Lotherton Hall fish pond
Lotherton Hall fish pond
Orchard, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Orchard, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Orchard, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Orchard, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Old milestone Another of the West Riding CC milestones at the northern end of Aberford on main Street near to Greystones Park. Even though it is 'Listed'(II 1135617) and is in a village it is very neglected. Many of the metal attachments for the original 615 WRCC milestones were cast at the Brayshaw & Booth Foundry in Liversedge and that is usually cast on the bevel. However the remaining posts on this route between Ferrybridge and Boroughbridge, the old A1, have a plain bevel so it is not known where they were cast.
Old milestone
Another of the West Riding CC milestones at the northern end of Aberford on main Street near to Greystones Park. Even though it is 'Listed'(II 1135617) and is in a village it is very neglected. Many of the metal attachments for the original 615 WRCC milestones were cast at the Brayshaw & Booth Foundry in Liversedge and that is usually cast on the bevel. However the remaining posts on this route between Ferrybridge and Boroughbridge, the old A1, have a plain bevel so it is not known where they were cast.
Old milestone At the southern end of Aberford on the route of the Great North Road/A1, now unclassified, is this West Riding CC milestone. It is near the entrance to St Wilfrid's Priory on the east side of the road. This is another metal attachment with deteriorating paintwork even though it is so near the village centre and is Grade II listed, 1200719
Old milestone
At the southern end of Aberford on the route of the Great North Road/A1, now unclassified, is this West Riding CC milestone. It is near the entrance to St Wilfrid's Priory on the east side of the road. This is another metal attachment with deteriorating paintwork even though it is so near the village centre and is Grade II listed, 1200719
Formal garden, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Formal garden, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Chapel, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Chapel, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Chapel, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Chapel, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
A remnant of the old A1 This dead end road at the northern end of Aberford village marks a previous line of the A1, which passed through the village centre until 1963 when the by-pass was constructed. This in turn has been widened and upgraded to a six lane motorway [8 lanes in places past the village] which is the A1(M).
A remnant of the old A1
This dead end road at the northern end of Aberford village marks a previous line of the A1, which passed through the village centre until 1963 when the by-pass was constructed. This in turn has been widened and upgraded to a six lane motorway [8 lanes in places past the village] which is the A1(M).
Football ground, Aberford The ground is in a field to the west side of the old A1. It looks as though the main stand could accommodate at least 10 spectators.
Football ground, Aberford
The ground is in a field to the west side of the old A1. It looks as though the main stand could accommodate at least 10 spectators.
Former Catholic chapel, Aberford Now part of a private residence, this simple building was a very early [1793] Catholic place of worship, following the Catholic Relief Act of 1791.
Former Catholic chapel, Aberford
Now part of a private residence, this simple building was a very early [1793] Catholic place of worship, following the Catholic Relief Act of 1791.
The Gascoigne Almshouses A prominent feature on the southern approach to Aberford, this rather splendid building dates from c1844 and is now offices.
The Gascoigne Almshouses
A prominent feature on the southern approach to Aberford, this rather splendid building dates from c1844 and is now offices.
Hicklam House A rather fine mid 18th century house on the southern fringe of Aberford village.
Hicklam House
A rather fine mid 18th century house on the southern fringe of Aberford village.
Copely Lane, Lotherton, Leeds. Winter image of Copely Lane, Lotherton, Leeds. Looking towards Sherburn in Elmet. The vanishing point of the image is on the border of West and North Yorkshire.
Copely Lane, Lotherton, Leeds.
Winter image of Copely Lane, Lotherton, Leeds. Looking towards Sherburn in Elmet. The vanishing point of the image is on the border of West and North Yorkshire.
Spring at Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Spring at Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Ponds, Wildlife World, Lotherton Hall Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
Ponds, Wildlife World, Lotherton Hall
Lotherton was a medieval village near Aberford, of which only the chapel remains. The chapel now stands adjacent to Lotherton Hall, the main buildings of which date from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Gascoignes, a noble family whose seat was at nearby Parlington before it was demolished in the early 20th century, later lived at Lotherton Hall which they had acquired in 1825. The last of the line, Sir Alvary Gascoigne, presented the Hall and grounds to the City of Leeds in 1968. An exhibition in the hall highlights the family connection with Florence Nightingale. The hall and surrounding estate, which includes a large aviary, deer park and formal gardens, are listed grade 2 (list entry 1001223), and open to the public for a fee. The chapel, restored in the 20th century, is listed grade 2* (1200687).
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South Dyke is located at Grid Ref: SE4437 (Lat: 53.832, Lng: -1.323)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Selby

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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