Birley Carr

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Birley Carr

Benchmark on a wall This is a clear cut benchmark low down on the wall (OS Description: WALL NE SIDE WORRALL RD 3.6M SE WALL JUNC) – see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7007924">SK3191 : Along Worrall Road</a>. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm158629" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm158629">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — Benchmark on a wall Credit: Neville Goodman

Birley Carr is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately five miles northwest of the city of Sheffield, Birley Carr is part of the Sheffield City Council area. The village is nestled within the scenic landscape of the Peak District National Park, offering residents and visitors alike stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Birley Carr is a relatively quiet and peaceful village, known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional stone-built cottages and more modern housing developments. It is a popular location for families and individuals looking for a tranquil place to live, while still being in close proximity to the amenities and opportunities of a larger city.

Despite its small size, Birley Carr boasts a number of amenities and facilities for its residents. These include a primary school, a local pub, and a few small shops for basic necessities. The village is also well-connected to the rest of the region, with regular bus services running to nearby Sheffield and other surrounding towns.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Birley Carr offers access to a range of recreational opportunities. The surrounding countryside is perfect for hiking, cycling, and exploring nature, while the nearby Peak District National Park provides even more options for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Birley Carr is a charming village that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents, with a strong sense of community and easy access to both rural and urban amenities.

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Birley Carr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.424025/-1.504116 or Grid Reference SK3392. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on a wall

This is a clear cut benchmark low down on the wall (OS Description: WALL NE SIDE WORRALL RD 3.6M SE WALL JUNC) – see SK3191 : Along Worrall Road. Link

Neville Goodman

Along Worrall Road

This is a view along Worrall Road, not far from SK3191 : More Gateposts on Worrall Road, near Worrall, Sheffield. There is a benchmark SK3191 : Benchmark on a wall on the wall.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on one of a row of cottages

This benchmark is on what were the Asylum Cottages SK3291 : Asylum Cottages, Middlewood Road North, Middlewood, Sheffield. Link

Neville Goodman

Benchmark on a house

This cut benchmark is on one of the houses seen across the road from the tram terminus in SK3291 : Middlewood Road and Sheffield Supertram terminus. It is just round the angle, on the 6th and 7th course of bricks. Link

Neville Goodman

A suburban street

A view SW up Langsett Avenue close to no. 96, on which there is a benchmark SK3291 : Benchmark by a drainpipe.

Neville Goodman

Benchmark by a drainpipe

There is a cut benchmark to the right of the drainpipe. Langsett Avenue is an unremarkable, if rather steep, suburban street SK3290 : A suburban street. Link

Neville Goodman

Upper Hurst Farm, as seen from Birley Edge, Sheffield

Dave Pickersgill

1951 Toposcope

A toposcope erected by Wortley RDC as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations in 1951.

Dave Pickersgill

Railway debris

Railway debris adjacent to the Sheffield/Stocksbridge line.

Dave Pickersgill

Wardsend Cemetery, Sheffield

Dave Pickersgill

Looking east from Worrall

Disused factories as seen when looking east from Worrall.

Dave Pickersgill

Wadsley Church from Rydalhurst Avenue

Colin Pyle

Worrall Road in Wadsley Grove

Colin Pyle

Who let the geese out?

The geese are usually to be found on or beside the lake in Hillsborough Park but on this occasion they have found something better to eat on the grass bank.

Graham Hogg