Bardsey cum Rigton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Bardsey cum Rigton

Pompocali Extensive earthworks on the course of an old Roman Road. No one is certain what they are but they may be the remains of a Roman Fort. — Pompocali Credit: Paul Allison

Bardsey cum Rigton is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north-east of the city of Leeds and covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish consists of the villages of Bardsey and Rigton, as well as the surrounding rural areas.

Bardsey is a picturesque village with a rich history dating back to the medieval period. It is known for its charming stone cottages, well-preserved historic buildings, and a vibrant community atmosphere. The village features a beautiful 12th-century church, St. Mary's Church, which is a prominent landmark in the area.

Rigton, on the other hand, is a smaller village located to the south of Bardsey. It is mainly a residential area, with a mix of traditional and modern housing developments. The village offers a peaceful and tranquil setting, surrounded by scenic countryside.

The civil parish of Bardsey cum Rigton is known for its strong sense of community and active local organizations. It has a primary school, a village hall, and various community groups that organize events and activities throughout the year.

The area is also popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. It offers beautiful views, rolling hills, and a chance to explore the rural charm of Yorkshire.

Overall, Bardsey cum Rigton is a quintessential English civil parish, combining historic charm, natural beauty, and a close-knit community spirit.

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Bardsey cum Rigton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.883971/-1.444164 or Grid Reference SE3643. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pompocali

Extensive earthworks on the course of an old Roman Road. No one is certain what they are but they may be the remains of a Roman Fort.

Paul Allison

Landscape south west of East Keswick

Martin Norman

Pond on Keswick Beck

Near Rigton Grange

Martin Norman

Bridge over dismantled railway

Thorner Lane runs across the bridge.

Chris McLean

Scarcroft Toll Bar House

Built after the construction of the Wetherby/Leeds road in 1826. The Toll system lapsed by 1876 and the gates where removed.

Neil Atterby

Field House, East Keswick

This was a working farm when the photograph was taken, but the farm buildings have now been converted to residential properties

John Armitstead

Bardsey Parish Church

The Parish Church of All Hallows goes back to Saxon times. The lower part of the tower dates from 800/825 and the upper from the tenth century.

John Turner

Bardsey village pond

The fringe of the village seems an odd place for the village pond but the sign confirms its identity

John Turner

Ford on Spear Fir

1 p.m. on the second day of Spring and it looks (and felt) like winter

John Turner

Roman Road, Bardsey

According to the OS Map, the track to the left of the hedge is the course of a Roman Road. How can they tell? It just looks like a muddy track at the edge of a field to me! The wood in the background is Stubbing Moor Plantation.

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Silver Birch by the footpath, Scarcroft - Bardsey

The old railway line is now a footpath, this is on the embankment of the section just north of Scarcroft Hill on the way to Bardsey.

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Pompocali

Pompocali is an area of earthworks, just south of Hetchell Wood between Bardsey and Scarcroft. It is traditionally believed to be the remains of a Roman Fort. However recent research suggests that it is more likely to be waste material from nearby quarrying around Hetchell Crags, possibly in the Roman period. The research is documented at Link

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Ford, Bardsey Beck by Hetchell Wood

The Roman Road comes between Hetchell Wood and Pompocali, and crosses Bardsey Beck on its way west.

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Hetchell Wood

The path heading south through Hetchell Wood, beside Hetchell Craggs, just visible at top left.

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Bardsey Beck in Dam Wood

Stepping stones (and stepping tyre) in Bardsey Beck at the south-east corner of Dam Wood.

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The Old Forge, East Keswick

Situated on Main Street opposite the junction with Moor Lane. East Keswick is less than a mile to the south of the A659 to the southwest of Collingham.

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