Abbeystead

Settlement in Lancashire Lancaster

England

Abbeystead

Farmyard at Lower Caw House Farm Beside Trough Road. — Farmyard at Lower Caw House Farm Credit: Oliver Dixon

Abbeystead is a small village located in the Wyre district of Lancashire, England. Nestled within the picturesque Forest of Bowland, it is surrounded by stunning countryside and offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The village is renowned for its historic and architectural charm. The centerpiece of Abbeystead is the Grade II listed Abbeystead House, a grand mansion built in the late 19th century. The house boasts stunning Victorian Gothic architecture and is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and lush greenery.

Despite its small size, Abbeystead is home to a close-knit community. The village features a church, St. Helen's, which dates back to the 18th century and serves as a focal point for religious and community activities. The local pub, The Patten Arms, is a popular gathering spot for both locals and visitors, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Abbeystead is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The surrounding Forest of Bowland is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, attracting hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts. The nearby Abbeystead Reservoir provides a peaceful setting for fishing and bird-watching.

In summary, Abbeystead is a charming village in Lancashire that offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. Whether exploring the historic architecture, enjoying outdoor activities, or simply immersing oneself in the peaceful surroundings, Abbeystead provides a delightful escape for residents and visitors alike.

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Abbeystead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.983695/-2.670189 or Grid Reference SD5654. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmyard at Lower Caw House Farm Beside Trough Road.

Farmyard at Lower Caw House Farm

Beside Trough Road.

Lost footpath Right from the go, the footpath to Lentworth Hall Farm looks like a non-starter.

Lost footpath

Right from the go, the footpath to Lentworth Hall Farm looks like a non-starter.

Lychgate to Christ Church, Upper Wyresdale Over the gate, the cryptic saying of Our Lord &quot;I am the door of the sheep&quot; (St John&#039;s Gospel, chapter 10, verse 7).

Lychgate to Christ Church, Upper Wyresdale

Over the gate, the cryptic saying of Our Lord "I am the door of the sheep" (St John's Gospel, chapter 10, verse 7).

Barn below Christ Church, Upper Wyresdale Further away, Far House Barn Farm. The fells at the head of Wyresdale on the skyline.

Barn below Christ Church, Upper Wyresdale

Further away, Far House Barn Farm. The fells at the head of Wyresdale on the skyline.

Upper Wyresdale War Memorial By the entrance to Christ Church. The main column bears the names of those killed in World War 1, with those from World War 2 added at the base.

Upper Wyresdale War Memorial

By the entrance to Christ Church. The main column bears the names of those killed in World War 1, with those from World War 2 added at the base.

Upper Wyresdale War Memorial (detail) By the entrance to Christ Church. The main column bears the names of those killed in World War 1, with those from World War 2 added at the base. Around the base are painted pebbles bearing the names of the dead - although there doesn&#039;t seem to be complete correspondence with those named on the memorial.

Upper Wyresdale War Memorial (detail)

By the entrance to Christ Church. The main column bears the names of those killed in World War 1, with those from World War 2 added at the base. Around the base are painted pebbles bearing the names of the dead - although there doesn't seem to be complete correspondence with those named on the memorial.

Far House Barn Farm The fells of the southern part of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.

Far House Barn Farm

The fells of the southern part of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.

Cam Brook Tributary of the River Wyre.

Cam Brook

Tributary of the River Wyre.

Sand Martin nesting site In a bank eroded by the Cam Brook. Not that any birds were nesting in August!

Sand Martin nesting site

In a bank eroded by the Cam Brook. Not that any birds were nesting in August!

Cluster of barns New Hawthornthwaite Farm.

Cluster of barns

New Hawthornthwaite Farm.

Barn near Hawthornthwaite Farm The fells of the northern part of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.

Barn near Hawthornthwaite Farm

The fells of the northern part of the Forest of Bowland on the skyline.

Estate road at Abbeystead

Estate road at Abbeystead

River Tarnbrook Wyre Looking upstream. A short way upstream from its confluence with the Marshaw Wyre.

River Tarnbrook Wyre

Looking upstream. A short way upstream from its confluence with the Marshaw Wyre.

Lee Fell View of Stoneacre Barn Woodsyke Plantation.on Lee Fell.

Lee Fell

View of Stoneacre Barn Woodsyke Plantation.on Lee Fell.

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Cattle grid On a day like today it wouldn&#039;t take too much poetic licence to refer to the mist as heat haze

Cattle grid

On a day like today it wouldn't take too much poetic licence to refer to the mist as heat haze

Looking across the moor towards Hawthornthwaite

Looking across the moor towards Hawthornthwaite

A footbridge over a tributary to Cam Brook

A footbridge over a tributary to Cam Brook

Plantation Lane

Plantation Lane

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Abbeystead is located at Grid Ref: SD5654 (Lat: 53.983695, Lng: -2.670189)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Lancaster

Police Authority: Lancashire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.983695,-2.670189

Abbeystead

Is In: Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK

Place: hamlet

Source: npe

Wikidata: Q306453

Lat/Long: 53.9828203/-2.6695077

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00, Sa 07:00

Fixme: has this been moved?

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 53.9825869/-2.671095

Defibrillator

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Defibrillator Location: inside old red telephone box in Abbeystead

Disused Amenity: telephone

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: yes

Listed Status: Grade II

Man Made: telephone_box

Lat/Long: 53.9826471/-2.6709372

Barrier: stile

Stile: stepover

Lat/Long: 53.9833502/-2.6625702

Bus Stop

Cawthornes Endowed School

Bench: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 2500LAA00013

Naptan Bearing: SW

Naptan CommonName: Cawthornes Endowed School

Naptan Indicator: by

Naptan Landmark: Abbeystead School

Naptan LocalityCode: E0015932

Naptan NaptanCode: langtdgj

Naptan Street: The Rake

Naptan Verified: yes

Physically Present: no

Public Transport: platform

Ref: langtdgj

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 53.9828719/-2.6698805

Bus Stop

Cawthornes Endowed School

Bench: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 2500LA00459

Naptan Bearing: NE

Naptan CommonName: Cawthornes Endowed School

Naptan Indicator: opp

Naptan Landmark: ABBEYSTEAD SCHOOL

Naptan LocalityCode: E0015932

Naptan NaptanCode: langtada

Naptan Street: The Rake

Naptan Verified: yes

Physically Present: no

Public Transport: platform

Ref: langtada

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 53.9829391/-2.6699618

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 53.9836166/-2.667067

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 53.9829544/-2.6687569

Entrance: main

Lat/Long: 53.9829342/-2.669017

Barrier: stile

Stile: ladder

Lat/Long: 53.9836587/-2.6680958

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 53.983163/-2.6658105

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 53.9812688/-2.6761597

Barrier: cattle_grid

Lat/Long: 53.9824336/-2.6764904

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 53.9819493/-2.6763025

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.982381/-2.6763099

Advertising: board

Lat/Long: 53.9827898/-2.6702016

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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