Austhorpe

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Austhorpe

Garforth station: road bridge The bridge was built in the early 1830s to the designs of engineer James Walker to carry the Aberford Road (now A642) over the Leeds-Selby railway line adjacent to Garforth station. Listed at Grade II (list entry 1419088) as &quot;an original ... distinctive, single-span overbridge with unprecedented span of 60ft (18.2m) ... demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship in its construction, detailing, and dressing&quot; (the same notes apply to other similar bridges on the line). The flat arch is certainly remarkable. — Garforth station: road bridge Credit: Stephen Craven

Austhorpe is a civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles east of Leeds city centre, Austhorpe is a small residential area with a population of around 2,500.

The parish is bordered by the areas of Cross Gates to the west, Colton to the east, and Halton to the north. It covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and consists mainly of suburban housing, with some green spaces and a few small industrial areas.

Austhorpe has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement in the area dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, the parish is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and some apartment buildings. The area is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals alike.

The parish has a number of amenities for its residents, including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub. There are also several parks and green spaces in the area, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure.

Transportation links in Austhorpe are good, with regular bus services connecting the area to Leeds city center and surrounding areas. The nearby M1 and M62 motorways also provide easy access to other parts of Yorkshire and beyond.

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Garforth station: road bridge The bridge was built in the early 1830s to the designs of engineer James Walker to carry the Aberford Road (now A642) over the Leeds-Selby railway line adjacent to Garforth station. Listed at Grade II (list entry 1419088) as &quot;an original ... distinctive, single-span overbridge with unprecedented span of 60ft (18.2m) ... demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship in its construction, detailing, and dressing&quot; (the same notes apply to other similar bridges on the line). The flat arch is certainly remarkable.

Garforth station: road bridge

The bridge was built in the early 1830s to the designs of engineer James Walker to carry the Aberford Road (now A642) over the Leeds-Selby railway line adjacent to Garforth station. Listed at Grade II (list entry 1419088) as "an original ... distinctive, single-span overbridge with unprecedented span of 60ft (18.2m) ... demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship in its construction, detailing, and dressing" (the same notes apply to other similar bridges on the line). The flat arch is certainly remarkable.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Garforth On Station Fields.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Garforth

On Station Fields.

Rear of Garforth Academy The secondary school <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7081402">SE4032 : Garforth Academy</a> was formerly called Garforth Community College.

Rear of Garforth Academy

The secondary school SE4032 : Garforth Academy was formerly called Garforth Community College.

Leyland House, Selby Road, Garforth According to one local history website <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.ianatkinson.net/garforth/photos/selby-road.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.ianatkinson.net/garforth/photos/selby-road.htm">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> , the original 17th century house on this site was called Hawkshaw House, after Fletcher Samuel Hawkshaw, and was a private school in the 19th century, later renamed Leyland House and eventually being demolished in 2006. If the building shown here is a modern (post 2006) replacement, then it&#039;s certainly in a traditional style. An agent&#039;s website describes it as &quot;a prestigious five-bedroom property customised to a high specification internally ... with extensive grounds, stables and gardens.&quot;

Leyland House, Selby Road, Garforth

According to one local history website Link

, the original 17th century house on this site was called Hawkshaw House, after Fletcher Samuel Hawkshaw, and was a private school in the 19th century, later renamed Leyland House and eventually being demolished in 2006. If the building shown here is a modern (post 2006) replacement, then it's certainly in a traditional style. An agent's website describes it as "a prestigious five-bedroom property customised to a high specification internally ... with extensive grounds, stables and gardens."

Westbourne House, Selby Road, Garforth Currently occupied by a firm of solicitors; road widening has claimed most of the original front garden.

Westbourne House, Selby Road, Garforth

Currently occupied by a firm of solicitors; road widening has claimed most of the original front garden.

Garforth Academy Formerly Garforth Community College, now part of the Delta Academy Trust

Garforth Academy

Formerly Garforth Community College, now part of the Delta Academy Trust

Zebra crossing on Lidgett Lane Near the Garforth Academy <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7081402">SE4032 : Garforth Academy</a>.

Zebra crossing on Lidgett Lane

Near the Garforth Academy SE4032 : Garforth Academy.

Strawberry Fields Primary School, Garforth

Strawberry Fields Primary School, Garforth

Garforth Police Station, Lidgett Lane

Garforth Police Station, Lidgett Lane

64 Lidgett Lane The house bears a date of 1999 but is traditional in style.

64 Lidgett Lane

The house bears a date of 1999 but is traditional in style.

The Coach House, Lidgett Lane A care home.

The Coach House, Lidgett Lane

A care home.

Post box on Lidgett Lane The school sign refers to Strawberry Fields primary school.

Post box on Lidgett Lane

The school sign refers to Strawberry Fields primary school.

Lidgett House, Lidgett Lane This seems to be one of those properties with a large number of businesses using it as a registered address.

Lidgett House, Lidgett Lane

This seems to be one of those properties with a large number of businesses using it as a registered address.

Appletree Court, Lidgett Lane A small modern housing development.

Appletree Court, Lidgett Lane

A small modern housing development.

New housing, Lidgett Lane An apartment block on the corner of Beech Grove Avenue.

New housing, Lidgett Lane

An apartment block on the corner of Beech Grove Avenue.

Nisa Local, Main Street, Garforth See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5010464">SE4033 : Nisa local - Main Street</a>. An old map shows this as &#039;UDC [Urban District Council] offices&#039;.

Nisa Local, Main Street, Garforth

See also SE4033 : Nisa local - Main Street. An old map shows this as 'UDC [Urban District Council] offices'.

Business park, Church Lane, Garforth

Business park, Church Lane, Garforth

Garforth Cricket Club Surprisingly close to the town centre.

Garforth Cricket Club

Surprisingly close to the town centre.

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Austhorpe is located at Grid Ref: SE3833 (Lat: 53.795991, Lng: -1.41331)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: West Yorkshire

District: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

What 3 Words

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Located within 500m of 53.795991,-1.41331

Motorway Junction

Austhorpe

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Parking

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Crossing

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Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals: signal

Traffic Signals Direction: forward

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Traffic Signals

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Traffic Signals Direction: forward

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