Barforth

Civil Parish in Yorkshire

England

Barforth

Old Milestone, B6274, Berry Bank, South of Winston The milestone is located just north of the current County Durham border on the verge by the entrance to Hillcrest farm, on the south west side of the road. Parish of Barforth (Teesdale District). Carved stone post, erected by an unknown authority in the 18th century. Opposite Milestone YN_RCSP11a <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049876" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6049876">Link</a>

Inscription reads:-
: STAINDROP / 4 / MILES : : RICHMOND / RICHMOND / 11 / MILES :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1322725
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Milestone Society National ID: YN_RCSP11 — Old Milestone, B6274, Berry Bank, South of Winston Credit: Mike Rayner

Barforth is a small civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the district of Richmondshire, within the northern part of the country. The village of Barforth is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills.

The history of Barforth can be traced back to medieval times, and its name derives from Old Norse origins, suggesting a Viking influence on the area. The village is characterized by its quaint and traditional architecture, with an array of well-preserved stone houses and farm buildings.

The parish is home to a small but close-knit community, with a population of around 200 residents. The village has a strong sense of community spirit, with various social events and activities organized throughout the year, such as village fetes and fundraisers.

Despite its small size, Barforth offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a village hall, a local pub, and a primary school. Nearby larger towns and cities provide additional services and facilities, such as supermarkets and healthcare centers.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with numerous walking and cycling routes in the area. Barforth is also conveniently located close to the River Tees, offering residents and visitors the chance to enjoy fishing and boating activities.

In conclusion, Barforth is a charming and tranquil civil parish in Yorkshire, known for its rural beauty, strong community spirit, and access to outdoor pursuits.

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Barforth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.538806/-1.754621 or Grid Reference NZ1515. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Milestone, B6274, Berry Bank, South of Winston

The milestone is located just north of the current County Durham border on the verge by the entrance to Hillcrest farm, on the south west side of the road. Parish of Barforth (Teesdale District). Carved stone post, erected by an unknown authority in the 18th century. Opposite Milestone YN_RCSP11a Link Inscription reads:- : STAINDROP / 4 / MILES : : RICHMOND / RICHMOND / 11 / MILES : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1322725 Link

Milestone Society National ID: YN_RCSP11

Mike Rayner

Old Milestone, B6274, Berry Bank, Hillcrest Farm

The milestone is located just north of the current county Durham border and junction with Pudding Hill Road, on the verge opposite the entrance to Hillcrest Farm on the north east side of the road. Parish of Barforth (Teesdale District). Cast iron post, Bedale HD iron casting design, erected by the Local Highways Board in the 19th/20th century. Opposite Milestone YN_RCSP11 NZ1515 : Old Milepost, B6274, Berry Bank, Hillcrest Farm Inscription reads:- : {<-hand} / STAINDROP / 4 / MILES : : RICHMOND / H.D : : {hand->} / RICHMOND / 11 / MILES : Grade II listed, List Entry Number: 1121748 Link

Milestone Society National ID: YN_RCSP11a

Mike Rayner

Gainford War Memorial and Church

Gainford War Memorial and St Mary's Church. St Mary's consists of a nave, aisles, chancels and a square west tower that is open to the nave and supported by pointed arches, similar to the ones, resting on cylindrical pillars that separate the nave and aisles. This graceful arch is repeated in the opening to the chancel and in the three lancet stained glass windows at the east end. During much need repairs in 1864, a number of pre-Conquest sculptured stones were found and placed under cover. Several fragments of fine Saxon crosses are also preserved, some of which are beautifully carved. Among the collection of ancient stones there is a Roman altar. Various grave covers, and other stones of later date, are built into the walls of the north porch. The 13th century font has a tall wooden Jacobean style cover, and there are three medieval brasses in the chancel.

Colin Kinnear

Grassy slope above Low Green and Low Road

There are several areas of green in Gainford. The main village green is behind the camera position; Low Green is to the right of the nearer iron bollards. Low Road passes through the centre of the image.

Trevor Littlewood

North Lane entering Gainford

Many towns and villages in County Durham have their roadside name signs in a yellow text on a blue background; occasionally, as here, the name is incorporated into the speed limit signing.

Trevor Littlewood

River Tees flowing downstream near Gainford

The Tees, west of Gainford from just below the path used as the route of the Teesdale Way.

Trevor Littlewood

Gravestones on north side of church

Monuments on the north side of St. Mary's Church in Gainford.

Trevor Littlewood

Two barns between fields

The barns which are alongside a lane, viewed across a field with what is presumably a crop awaiting harvest.

Trevor Littlewood

River Tees flowing beneath West Tees Bridge

The bridge carried the branch of the North Eastern Railway connecting Darlington to Barnard Castle. The structure appears to be intact and is passed by the long distance footpath, Teesdale Way. There's no official access to the bridge and there's a metal palisade fence at each end, but individual pieces have been removed.

Trevor Littlewood

Curving road on south side of River Tees

The road is also a public footpath which in places passes through grassed fields where it's just a fairly thin trace; that contrasts with the north side path which is well walked and is the route of the Teesdale Way.

Trevor Littlewood

Former railway route over West Tees Bridge

The bridge carried the branch of the North Eastern Railway connecting Darlington to Barnard Castle. The railway company had to cross the River Tees twice near to Gainford in order to avoid passing through Selaby Park on the river's north side. The bridge is fenced off at both the north and south ends but it's possible to get past those barriers as sections are missing.

Trevor Littlewood

River Tees upstream from old railway bridge

The image was recorded from the West Tees Bridge which carried the branch of the North Eastern Railway connecting Darlington with Barnard Castle. The railway company had to construct two bridges over the Tees near to Gainford in order to avoid passing through Selaby Park on the river's north side. The bridge is fenced off at both its north and south ends but it's possible to get past those barriers as sections are missing.

Trevor Littlewood

Not so old Boundary Marker on the A67 between Winston and Gainford

The Winston marker is at the west end and the Gainford marker is at the east end of the parapet of the Alwent Beck bridge on the south side of the A67. In Winston parish and inscribed WINSTON vertically. A list of the boundary markers can be found here Link

. Read "Marking Parish Boundaries Along the Teesdale Way" ISBN 0 9520624 2 9. Milestone Society National ID: DU_TEES01pb

Mike Rayner

Not so old Boundary Marker on the A67 between Winston and Gainford

The Winston marker is at the east end and the Gainford marker is at the east end of the parapet of the Alwent Beck bridge on the south side of the A67. In Gainford parish and inscribed GAINFORD vertically. A list of the boundary markers can be found here Link

. Read "Marking Parish Boundaries Along the Teesdale Way" ISBN 0 9520624 2 9. Milestone Society National ID: DU_TEES01pb

Mike Rayner

Winston, B6274

According to the OS benchmark database there was a cutmark on a gatepost at the field entrance on the south of the road. One stone gatepost remains but has no cutmark.

Mel Towler