Stocks Bank

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Stocks Bank

Mirfield Station artwork Credit: yorkshirelad

Stocks Bank is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the rural district of Kirklees, it is nestled in the picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its historic significance, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Roman times. Over the centuries, Stocks Bank has remained relatively untouched, maintaining its charm and character. The architecture in the village is predominantly traditional, featuring charming cottages and buildings made from local stone.

Despite its small size, Stocks Bank is well-equipped with essential amenities. The village has a local convenience store, a post office, and a few small businesses, catering to the needs of its residents. Additionally, there is a primary school in the village, ensuring education is easily accessible for families.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. The nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park provides stunning landscapes, ideal for hiking, cycling, and enjoying nature. Stocks Bank is also within close proximity to various historical sites, such as castles and ruins, allowing visitors to delve into the region's rich history.

Overall, Stocks Bank is a charming village that offers a peaceful and scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its historical significance, beautiful countryside, and essential amenities make it a desirable place to live or visit in Yorkshire.

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Stocks Bank Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.679702/-1.707774 or Grid Reference SE1920. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mirfield Station artwork

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Mirfield Station road underpass

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Sprinter departing Mirfield

Unit 150106 departs on time at 9.40 with the Northern service from Leeds to Wigan.

Stephen Craven

Substation near Mirfield railway station

It's not a railway substation, as this line is not yet electrified. See also SE2019 : Electricity Substation No 16 - Station Road.

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Railway bridge over Hopton New Road

There are actually two bridges here, a relatively narrow one that now only carries one westbound track, and a much wider one, forming a short tunnel, that runs beneath the island platform of the two eastbound tracks. On the left abutment is a mural saying "Welcome to Mirfield". I did take a close-up of it, but found that someone else had submitted a virtually identical shot only a week earlier SE2019 : Mirfield Station artwork. To the right, a Council workman pushes a traditional dustcart.

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Modern houses on Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill, though the mill building didn't come right up to the road.

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Entrance to South Brook Gardens, off Back Station Road

The development occupies the site of the former South Brook woollen mill SE2019 : Southbrook Mill, Mirfield, built in 1881, enlarged in 1896 and demolished in 2009, of which the only remains are some carved words now situated on a wall half a mile away SE2118 : South Brook Mill 1881 enlarged 1896.

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Kingdom Hall, Newgate, Mirfield

Built on the site of the former Ledgard sawmill (water powered), the tail race of which ran through what is now the church car park.

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Ledgard Bridge, Mirfield

The road bridge over the river Calder was built c.1800, later widened, and is listed grade II (list entry 1183989). It seems to have survived the major floods of recent years.

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Ledgard Bridge Mills, Mirfield

The former woollen mill was converted to apartments some time before 2010, judging by other photos on this site. The southern end seems to have been totally rebuilt. Ledgard Bridge Mill is the name on old maps, but SE2019 : Forty passing Mill shows it in 1980 when it bore the name Lyles. There may be a connection between the Ledgard after whom the bridge and mill were named, and the family of that name in Leeds (brewers and bus operators), but a brief online search didn't establish that.

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Calder railway viaduct, Mirfield

The steel bridge seen here is not listed, but beyond it is the original stone viaduct of c.1840 by George Stephenson, which is.

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Calder Road, Mirfield

In the foreground is a GR postbox set into the wall; beyond is Jack's Chippy, formerly Calder Road Fisheries SE2019 : Calder Road Fisheries - Calder Road.

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Vegetable growers, Calder Road, Mirfield

The sort of community vegetable garden that has sprung up in several towns recently.

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Former Co-operative store, Waste Lane, Mirfield

The inscription above the original entrance, readable on the original high-resolution image (available on request) is "Mirfield Industrial Co-operative Society Limited Branch No. 25" (at least I make the number 25, which also appears at the top of the inscription, rather than 1 as suggested by another contributor SE2019 : Mirfield Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd - No 1 Branch - Waste Lane.

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Waste Lane, Mirfield

The lane once led up to a quarry of the same name, but is now a residential street, though there is a small recreation ground here. Far right is the start of a ginnel called Chadwick Fold Lane (Chadwick Fold being a former farm that has also vanished).

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Gas valves, Hopton New Road, Mirfield

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Plaque on Hopton Bridge

The plaque on the north-east bridge pier says it was originally built in 1896, rebuilt in 1983 by the (short lived) West Yorkshire Metropolitan County Council.

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