Boston Spa

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Boston Spa

Boston Spa is a quaint civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire in England. Situated on the banks of the River Wharfe, it is part of the larger district of Leeds. With a population of approximately 4,000 residents, it is a small but vibrant community.

The village boasts a rich history, dating back to Roman times when a settlement was established in the area. Today, remnants of this ancient history can still be seen in the form of archaeological sites and the remains of a Roman road. Boston Spa was also an important coaching town in the 18th and 19th centuries, with several coaching inns still standing as a testament to its past.

The village is known for its picturesque beauty, with charming Georgian and Victorian architecture lining the streets. The centerpiece of the village is the Boston Spa Village Hall, a stunning Grade II listed building that serves as a community hub and hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

In terms of amenities, Boston Spa has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs that cater to the needs of its residents. The village is also home to several schools, making it an attractive location for families.

Nature lovers will appreciate the stunning countryside surrounding Boston Spa, with the nearby Bramham Park and Thorp Arch Estate offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Overall, Boston Spa is a delightful village that seamlessly combines history, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community.

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Boston Spa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.906306/-1.354243 or Grid Reference SE4245. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St. Luke's Church, Clifford

The parish church of Clifford between Boston Spa and Bramham.

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Roman Catholic church of St. Edward King And Confessor, Clifford

The church is on Chapel Lane and in the diocese of Leeds.

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The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa

The parish church of Boston Spa.

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All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch

The parish church of Thorp Arch.

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Celtic Cross, Thorp Arch

At the main crossroads in Thorp Arch village.

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Course of disused railway - Wetherby

Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.

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Field near A1

View from the A659 towards the A1 (where the lorry is in the distance).

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Clifford, St Luke's Church

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Wetherby Waste Water Treatment Works

Right next door is Wetherby Raw Water Pumping Station. But at least the pumping station is slightly upstream on the River Wharfe from the sewage works.

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Milestone at Moor End Boston Spa

Toll road built when Clifford was considered more important than Boston, the milestone is one of a series still standing.

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Carr Beck, North of Low Mills Farm, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire

Low Mills Farm is to the South of the A659 and Carr Beck runs past this farm, under the road and then, seen here within square SE4445, runs for a short way further North until it meets the River Wharfe.

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Lane leading to Footpaths to Jackdaw Crags, Boston Spa

This narrow lane seems quiet and rural but is only two or three hundred metres from the busy A659 road and the urban environment of Boston Spa Village. Where the lane turns sharp left (to the East) there two almost parallel footpaths, running North North-East, through woodland, to Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

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Avenue of Trees, Grange Moor near Wetherby

This avenue of trees would have, at one time, formed part of an imposing approach from the South to Wetherby Grange. Changes to the A1 Trunk Road have limited access and it now forms the Western edge of Gunter Wood.

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Lay-by off the A1, near Clifford

This very busy lay-by, on the A1 South of Wetherby, is the first stopping point after the Dishforth to Wetherby section of the A1(M) Southbound. At this point (the section between Wetherby and Bramham) the A1 has not been upgraded to motorway standard, although upgrading work completed in the late 1980s increased this section to three-lane dual carriageway and introduced many of the requirements for further upgrading to motorway classification, to the standards then prevailing.

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Solitary Tree in and Arable Field, Leys Lane, Boston Spa

This storm/lightning damaged tree stands alone in a large arable field alongside which runs Leys Lane. Gunter Wood is in the background

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Leys Lane, Boston Spa, near Wetherby

Leys Lane runs North from the A659 main road (which forms Boston Spa's main street) to the River Wharfe, past Wray Wood. Off to the right, by the forked tree, runs Deepdale Lane, which eventually leads to footpaths that run towards Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

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Tree on Collingham Moor

This tree is the only one on this section of Collingham Moor, where Dalton Lane runs South from the A659 road near its junction to the West of the A1 Trunk Road.

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Offices to Let, Grange Moor, Wetherby

These offices, converted from a former gatehouse, are within the roundabout for the interchange between the A1 and the A659, which was constructed when the A1 was upgraded to dual carriageway. Historic maps show that the gates to the right (West) of the gatehouse were the entrance to the driveway leading to Wetherby Grange, see SE4145 : Avenue of Trees, Grange Moor near Wetherby.

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Boston Spa is located at Grid Ref: SE4245 (Lat: 53.906306, Lng: -1.354243)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: West Yorkshire

District: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire