Aiskew and Leeming Bar

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Hambleton

England

Aiskew and Leeming Bar

Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station The station was opened by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway (a constituent company of the North Eastern Railway) in 1848 as the terminus of their branch from Northallerton. The line was later extended westwards to Leyburn by the Bedale and Leyburn Railway seven years later. The station was originally called Leeming Lane due to being sited on a level crossing on the Great North Road. However, in July 1902, it was renamed Leeming Bar.

The station was closed to passengers in April 1954 when the Northallerton to Hawes service fell victim to road competition, but reopened as part of the Wensleydale Railway in the summer of 2003. It is now home to the staff offices and engine shed where the railway’s locomotives and rolling stock are maintained and restored.

The red-brick station building is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1150916 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1150916?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1150916?section=official-list-entry">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> Historic England). — Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station Credit: David Dixon

Aiskew and Leeming Bar is a civil parish located in the district of Hambleton, in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles northwest of Bedale, a market town in the region. The parish is formed by two adjacent villages, Aiskew and Leeming Bar, which are often considered as one entity due to their close proximity and shared amenities.

Aiskew is a small village with a population of around 500 residents. It is known for its charming rural atmosphere and picturesque countryside surroundings. The village features a local church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a notable historical landmark in the area. Aiskew also has a primary school, providing education for children in the village and surrounding areas.

Leeming Bar, on the other hand, is a larger village with a population of approximately 1,500 people. It is primarily known for its transport connections, as it is located adjacent to the A1(M) motorway and the Leeming Bar railway station. This makes it a popular location for commuters and travelers passing through the area. The village offers a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, restaurants, and a leisure center.

Both Aiskew and Leeming Bar benefit from their proximity to Bedale, which provides additional amenities and services such as secondary schools, healthcare facilities, and a wider range of shopping options. The parish as a whole offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with easy access to both rural landscapes and urban conveniences.

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Aiskew and Leeming Bar Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.304664/-1.571814 or Grid Reference SE2789. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station

The station was opened by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway (a constituent company of the North Eastern Railway) in 1848 as the terminus of their branch from Northallerton. The line was later extended westwards to Leyburn by the Bedale and Leyburn Railway seven years later. The station was originally called Leeming Lane due to being sited on a level crossing on the Great North Road. However, in July 1902, it was renamed Leeming Bar. The station was closed to passengers in April 1954 when the Northallerton to Hawes service fell victim to road competition, but reopened as part of the Wensleydale Railway in the summer of 2003. It is now home to the staff offices and engine shed where the railway’s locomotives and rolling stock are maintained and restored. The red-brick station building is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1150916 Link

Historic England).

David Dixon

Wensleydale Railway, Station Platform at Leeming Bar

The station was opened by the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway (a constituent company of the North Eastern Railway) in 1848 as the terminus of their branch from Northallerton. The line was later extended westwards to Leyburn by the Bedale and Leyburn Railway seven years later. The station was originally called Leeming Lane due to being sited on a level crossing on the Great North Road. However, in July 1902, it was renamed Leeming Bar. The station was closed to passengers in April 1954 when the Northallerton to Hawes service fell victim to road competition but reopened as part of the Wensleydale Railway in the summer of 2003. It is now home to the staff offices and engine shed where the railway’s locomotives and rolling stock are maintained and restored.

David Dixon

A6055 near Leeming Bar

David Dixon

Railway yard at Leeming Bar

Looking across part of the yard of the Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar Station.

DS Pugh

Car park at Leeming Bar station

Looking towards the station house on the Wensleydale Railway.

DS Pugh

Leeming Bar Station and class 117

Part of the Wensleydale Railway. The DMU on the left is 117301.

DS Pugh

Lamps at Leeming Bar Station

The very well maintained station on the Wensleydale Railway.

DS Pugh

Station house at Leeming Bar

Very interesting tours of the house were being carried out.

DS Pugh

Railway cottages and toll house

Looking towards cottages along the former Great North Road in Leeming Bar with the toll house in the middle.

DS Pugh

Level crossing at Leeming Bar

The Wensleydale Railway crossing the former Great North Road at Leeming Bar Station. Over the level crossing bubble car DMU 121032 is parked up.

DS Pugh

Leeming Bar Station.

On the Wensleydale Railway. Looking North East.

Paul Allison

Leeming Bar Station Siding

Class 20 loco 20189 stabled on a set of Wensleydale Railway ballast hoppers

mark harrington

Old and new - the A684 east of Leeming

Oliver Dixon

Thoroughway House, Aiskew

Houses Aiskew Ironworks and blacksmiths

Oliver Dixon

A1 Trunk Road

TIM CHAPMAN

The former Great North Road

Leeming was by-passed by the A1 dual carriageway in the early 1960s. The former Great North Road has reverted to a country lane.

TIM CHAPMAN

A1 Southbound

This is a difficult square to Geograph, due to the lack of access. I took this as a passenger on the southbound A1. The gap between the two cars ahead in lane one is the lane to Leases Hall, which is actually the route of the old Great North Road.

Frank Glover

The old Great North Road

This is the start of the Leeming by-pass on the A1 where it leaves the route of the original Great North Road, seen in the middle of the picture. The old route is usually gated to prevent vehicles leaving the A1 at this point.

TIM CHAPMAN

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Aiskew and Leeming Bar is located at Grid Ref: SE2789 (Lat: 54.304664, Lng: -1.571814)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Hambleton

Police Authority: North Yorkshire