Troy Hill

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Troy Hill

Shops on Town Street, Gildersome Currently comprising a pizza takeaway, laundrette, fish-and-chip shop and sandwich shop. — Shops on Town Street, Gildersome Credit: Stephen Craven

Troy Hill is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the picturesque countryside, this rural settlement offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors alike. With a population of around 500, Troy Hill retains a close-knit community feel, where neighbors know each other by name.

The village is characterized by its charming stone houses and traditional cottages, which are nestled along narrow lanes and surrounded by rolling green hills. The landscape surrounding Troy Hill is dominated by lush farmland, providing a scenic backdrop for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. The area is particularly popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts who seek to explore the nearby forests and meandering country trails.

Troy Hill boasts a rich history, with the village center showcasing a range of historical buildings and landmarks. The local church, St. Mary’s, is a notable example of early English architecture and is believed to date back to the 12th century. The village also has a small primary school, serving the educational needs of the local children.

Despite its rural setting, Troy Hill offers convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The bustling market town of York is just a short drive away, offering a range of amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The village is also well-connected via road and public transport links, making it a desirable location for those seeking a peaceful escape from city life without sacrificing convenience.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.752284/-1.599594 or Grid Reference SE2628. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shops on Town Street, Gildersome

Currently comprising a pizza takeaway, laundrette, fish-and-chip shop and sandwich shop.

Stephen Craven

Ukrainian flag, Town Street, Gildersome

The flagpole by the war memorial seems to be used for marking particular occasions, as the last time I passed it was flying the NHS flag during the Covid-19 pandemic SE2429 : Gildersome village cenotaph. This time it was marking the war in Ukraine, although the Union flag has also been seen SE2429 : War Memorial, Gildersome.

Stephen Craven

College Court, Gildersome

A modern small business park, though Mill Court may have been a better name as it's built on the site of the former Allied Woollens mill.

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Water valve markers, Gelderd Road, Gildersome

Two metal plates indicating valves on a six-inch main belonging to Morley Corporation Water Works. The MCWW sourced its water from reservoirs in upper Calderdale

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Stone Pits Lane, off Gelderd Road, Gildersome

Part of a public footpath from Gildersome to Bruntcliffe (now cut off by the M621 motorway).

Stephen Craven

Windmill Lane, Gildersome

The windmill itself was in the opposite direction and is long vanished (the site now being part of an industrial estate).

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New junction on Gelderd Road

Only the latest maps show this junction, which has been equipped with traffic lights in anticipation of traffic into and out of a new industrial estate (to the right) that's still being developed.

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Flooded opencast workings near Gildersome

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New industrial estate near Gildersome

This site is currently being developed as an industrial estate. According to the 2014 planning application available online, "The site has previously been part of a larger site used for opencast coal mining in the 1980s, and has been restored to grassland with some tree planting to the boundary". The photo is taken looking roughly along the alignment of a disused railway tunnel running beneath the site: the 2.1km long Gildersome Tunnel on the LNWR's Heaton Lodge and Wortley line (Leeds New Line) built in 1900 and abandoned in 1967, although passenger services ceased in 1953. According to contributor Phill D, When the M62 and M621 were built over it, a section extending from the southern portal was infilled with 30,000 cubic yards of colliery waste for reinforcement, so there is no chance of it being reopened as a cycle route, for example. See SE2529 : Gildersome railway tunnel. for one of Phill's photos of the tunnel interior.

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C M Downton's haulage depot, Stone Pits Lane

Built on the site of a former iron foundry.

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Communication mast off Stone Pits Lane

The mast is in the heart of an industrial estate but may not be related to any particular business. Rather, the location seems to be strategically chosen as it is on high ground, and within a 1km radius covers the whole of the complex Gildersome Interchange (M62/M621/A62/A650) and a good length of the M621.

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Belgrade Insulation, Stone Pits Lane

Part of the Nepshaw Lane industrial estate.

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Pinnacle Group, Nepshaw Lane

A facilities management company, located on the Nepshaw Lane industrial estate.

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Telescope, Nepshaw Lane South

Web and print designers, based on an industrial estate near Morley.

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End of public access, Nepshaw Lane South

Vehicle access is restricted from this point northwards for about 550 metres, the lane having public byway status.

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Flytipping, Nepshaw Lane South

Restrictions on vehicle access haven't prevented tipping of old mattresses and furniture.

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Hoarding, Nepshaw Lane South

The large developer's hoarding on the edge of the site for a new industrial estate is probably intended to be seen by drivers on the M621 rather than walkers on the byway immediately adjacent.

Stephen Craven

Diverted footpath, Nepshaw Lane North

The public right of way across what is currently being developed as an industrial estate has been diverted around the perimeter. The path gives access to Dean Wood. To the right is a caravan storage site.

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Troy Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE2628 (Lat: 53.752284, Lng: -1.599594)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire