Brearton

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Brearton

Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane This bench mark is cut into the old stone wall on the west side of the green lane which runs to/from Farnham and Copgrove. — Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane Credit: Mel Towler

Brearton is a small civil parish located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of the town of Knaresborough, the parish encompasses a total area of about 3.5 square miles. It is bordered by the parishes of Arkendale, Coneythorpe, Goldsborough, and Staveley.

The village of Brearton itself is small and rural, with a population of around 200 people. It is characterized by its charming countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The village is known for its idyllic views and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Brearton is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Thomas a Becket Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church features a striking Norman doorway and a beautiful stained glass window.

The parish is well-connected to nearby towns and villages by road, with the A59 passing through the area. This provides easy access to larger towns such as Harrogate, which is approximately 8 miles away, and Leeds, which is around 20 miles away.

Brearton offers a range of amenities for its residents, including a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub. The surrounding countryside also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Brearton is a picturesque and close-knit community that offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in the heart of Yorkshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.045021/-1.506634 or Grid Reference SE3261. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane This bench mark is cut into the old stone wall on the west side of the green lane which runs to/from Farnham and Copgrove.

Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane

This bench mark is cut into the old stone wall on the west side of the green lane which runs to/from Farnham and Copgrove.

Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane A wider angle showing Green Lane and the track northwards, and the old stone wall on the west side of the lane. There is a bench mark cut into the 1st stone course of the wall along this stretch.

Farnham/Copgrove Green Lane

A wider angle showing Green Lane and the track northwards, and the old stone wall on the west side of the lane. There is a bench mark cut into the 1st stone course of the wall along this stretch.

Brearton, St John's church The benchmark is cut into a north-west face of the church.

Brearton, St John's church

The benchmark is cut into a north-west face of the church.

Brearton, St John's church There is a benchmark cut into the north-west face of the church.

Brearton, St John's church

There is a benchmark cut into the north-west face of the church.

Brearton, Warren Lane According to the OS benchmark database there was a benchmark cut into a stone on the roadside wall on the north side of the lane. The wall has gone, and the cutmark has been destroyed.

Brearton, Warren Lane

According to the OS benchmark database there was a benchmark cut into a stone on the roadside wall on the north side of the lane. The wall has gone, and the cutmark has been destroyed.

Brearton, Warren Lane According to the OS benchmark database one of the gateposts in this field entrance had a benchmark cut into the face. Today there are no gateposts, and no gate and the benchmark has been destroyed.

Brearton, Warren Lane

According to the OS benchmark database one of the gateposts in this field entrance had a benchmark cut into the face. Today there are no gateposts, and no gate and the benchmark has been destroyed.

Brearton, Warren Lane According to the OS benchmark database there was a small building stood in the corner of this field with a benchmark cut into the north-west face. The building has been demolished and the benchmark destroyed.

Brearton, Warren Lane

According to the OS benchmark database there was a small building stood in the corner of this field with a benchmark cut into the north-west face. The building has been demolished and the benchmark destroyed.

Brearton, Green Lane According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into a lower stone on this stretch of wall. The wall remains intact and having cleared some of the growth around the wall base no mark was found.

Brearton, Green Lane

According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark cut into a lower stone on this stretch of wall. The wall remains intact and having cleared some of the growth around the wall base no mark was found.

Lingerfield school The benchmark is cut on the north-west facing wall, below a tap and to the right of the door on the left.

Lingerfield school

The benchmark is cut on the north-west facing wall, below a tap and to the right of the door on the left.

Lingerfield school There is a benchmark cut intothe north-west facing wall, below a tap and to the right of the grey door on the left.

Lingerfield school

There is a benchmark cut intothe north-west facing wall, below a tap and to the right of the grey door on the left.

South Stainley, old track to Stainley Mill According to the OS benchmark database there is a rivet benchmark cut into a rock on the west of the old track. Only 1 rock found and despite trying to clear the moss no cutmark was found.

South Stainley, old track to Stainley Mill

According to the OS benchmark database there is a rivet benchmark cut into a rock on the west of the old track. Only 1 rock found and despite trying to clear the moss no cutmark was found.

South Stainley, old track to Stainley Mill The pivot benchmark is cut into a rock within a wooded area to the north of the old track. The area is known as Luptons Bank.

South Stainley, old track to Stainley Mill

The pivot benchmark is cut into a rock within a wooded area to the north of the old track. The area is known as Luptons Bank.

South Stainley, Luptons Bank There is a pivot benchmark cut into the rock within the wooded area to the north of the old track and known as Luptons Bank.

South Stainley, Luptons Bank

There is a pivot benchmark cut into the rock within the wooded area to the north of the old track and known as Luptons Bank.

Farnham to/from Copgrove green lane The benchmark is cut into the trackside wall of the green lane. The wall is virtually rubble in places, and to find and expose the mark needed plenty of scraping and digging to rid the undergrowth and broken wall stones. A great find!

Farnham to/from Copgrove green lane

The benchmark is cut into the trackside wall of the green lane. The wall is virtually rubble in places, and to find and expose the mark needed plenty of scraping and digging to rid the undergrowth and broken wall stones. A great find!

Farnham to/from Copgrove green lane There is a benchmark cut into the trackside wall of the green lane. The wall is virtually rubble in places, and to find and expose the mark needed plenty of scraping and digging to rid the undergrowth and broken wall stones. A great find!

Farnham to/from Copgrove green lane

There is a benchmark cut into the trackside wall of the green lane. The wall is virtually rubble in places, and to find and expose the mark needed plenty of scraping and digging to rid the undergrowth and broken wall stones. A great find!

Low Moor Lane, Brearton

Low Moor Lane, Brearton

Track to Lingerfield from Low Moor Lane, Brearton

Track to Lingerfield from Low Moor Lane, Brearton

Low Moor Lane, Brearton

Low Moor Lane, Brearton

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Brearton is located at Grid Ref: SE3261 (Lat: 54.045021, Lng: -1.506634)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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Brearton

Is In: UK,England,Yorkshire,North Yorkshire

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 54.044574/-1.5074186

Post Box

Post Box Type: wall

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 54.0437347/-1.5099677

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 54.0443303/-1.5080188

Guide Type: intermediary

Guidepost Type: route_marker;PROW

Image: https://map.atownsend.org.uk/tmp/166359.jpg

Information: guidepost

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 54.0411925/-1.5037384

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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