Addingham

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Bradford

England

Addingham

Trig Point on Haw Pike near Bolton Bridge Credit: Colin Park

Addingham is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the Aire Valley, near the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village of Addingham is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and vibrant community.

The village has a population of around 4,000 residents and is home to a range of amenities including shops, pubs, and restaurants. Addingham is well-connected by road, with easy access to nearby towns and cities such as Ilkley, Skipton, and Leeds.

Addingham is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes in the surrounding area. The village is also close to the River Wharfe, providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

The history of Addingham can be traced back to the Domesday Book, where it was recorded as a small farming community. Today, the village retains much of its historic charm, with a number of listed buildings and a thriving local economy.

Overall, Addingham is a charming and picturesque village in the heart of Yorkshire, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Addingham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.954524/-1.891191 or Grid Reference SE0750. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig Point on Haw Pike near Bolton Bridge

Colin Park

Beamsley Lane, bridge

This is the eastern parapet of the Beamsley Bridge on Beamlsey Lane. Cut into the 2nd course of stone at the left side of the parapet is a benchmark.

Mel Towler

Beamsley Lane, bridge

A wider angle showing the full bridge. On the left is the eastern parapet of Beamsley Bridge on Beamlsey Lane. Cut into the 2nd course of stone at the left side of the parapet is a benchmark.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, gatepost and footpath

This gateway and footpath fingerpost is on the eastern side of Beamsley Lane, and just to the south of the village. On the OS database one of the gateposts had a benchmark cut into the stone. Today only 1 gatepost remains, and there is no benchmark.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, gatepost

This gatepost is on the east side of Beamsley Lane. This is a relatively new entrance to a residential property, and has a repositioned stone gatepost on the left of the entrance. There is a benchmark cut into the gatepost and is about 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, gatepost and entrance

This is a relatively new entrance to a residential property on the east side of Beamsley Lane. There is a gatepost on the left of the entrance which has been repositioned. There is a benchmark cut into the gatepost and is about 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, gatepost

This gatepost is on the west side of Beamsley lane just south of the village. The gatepost has been repositioned, and is now the entrance to car parking for houses on the lane side. the mark is less than 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, gatepost and entrance

A wider angle showing the entrance to a large parking area for houses on the west side of Beamsley Lane. The gatepost has been repositioned and has a benchmark which is east facing and less than 1 foot from ground level.

Mel Towler

Beamsley, Bowers Hill

According to OS database on this small stretch of roadside wall on the south side of the road, there is a rivet and benchmark. It is quite obvious the wall has been rebuilt. Today, unable to find the benchmark.

Mel Towler

Bolton Bridge [7]

Flat Bridge carries the B6160 road over Hambleton Beck. The bridge is seen, across the field, from a bypassed section of the former A59 road. The bridge was built circa 1800 and widened in the mid 19th century. Constructed of snecked rubble stone with freestone dressings. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Bolton Bridge is a bridge carrying the A59 road across the River Wharfe. The original bridge replaced a ferry and was itself bypassed when the A59 was straightened and a new bridge constructed in the 1990s. The hamlet of the same name grew up around the river crossing.

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [8]

This is the former A59 road, here carried by Bolton Bridge across the River Wharfe. The bridge, of two segmental arches, was built in the 18th century of ashlar. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [9]

Seen from the Dales Way long distance footpath, Bolton Bridge carries the former A59 road across the River Wharfe. The bridge, of two segmental arches, was built in the 18th century of ashlar. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [11]

The River Wharfe, looking downstream, seen from Bolton Bridge, which carries the former A59 road. The A59 road is now carried over the river on the new bridge, seen here some 100 yards downstream. Bolton Bridge is a bridge carrying the A59 road across the River Wharfe. The original bridge replaced a ferry and was itself bypassed when the A59 was straightened and a new bridge constructed in the 1990s. The hamlet of the same name grew up around the river crossing.

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [12]

Bridgeend, alongside the former A59 road, was built in the 17th century with later additions and alterations. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone dressings, under a stone slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [13]

Ivy Cottage and Rose Cottage, alongside the former A59 road, were built in the 18th century. Constructed of rubble stone with freestone dressings, all under a stone slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb

Bolton Bridge [14]

Ferry House, alongside the former A59 road, was built in the 16th century and added to in the 17th century. Constructed in rubble stone with freestone dressings, all under a stone slate roof. Listed, grade II, with details at: Link

Michael Dibb