Brompton-on-Swale

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Brompton-on-Swale

Old milepost This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison&#039;s of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees. — Old milepost Credit: Chris Minto

Brompton-on-Swale is a civil parish located in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles southwest of the town of Richmond and lies on the banks of the River Swale. The parish covers an area of about 9 square kilometers.

The village of Brompton-on-Swale is a small, picturesque settlement with a population of around 500 residents. It is known for its charming rural character, with many traditional stone-built houses and cottages scattered throughout the area. The village features a village green, which serves as a focal point for community events and gatherings.

The parish is home to St. Paul's Church, a historic building dating back to the 12th century. The church is a prominent feature in the village and attracts visitors interested in its architectural and historical significance. There are also several other listed buildings in the area, including Brompton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion.

Brompton-on-Swale benefits from its proximity to the River Swale, offering picturesque views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. The village is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for walking and hiking.

In terms of amenities, Brompton-on-Swale has a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-connected to surrounding areas by road, with the A1(M) motorway providing easy access to major cities such as Leeds and Newcastle. Overall, Brompton-on-Swale offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle.

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Brompton-on-Swale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.402707/-1.665702 or Grid Reference NZ2100. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milepost

This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison's of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees.

Chris Minto

Old milepost

See SE2299 : Milestone Catterick Bridge for a during renovation image, and SE2299 : Old milepost from a couple of years ago for an after one, that show significantly more of the post, that has as you can see when comparing, now almost been obscured again. Milestone Society National ID: YN_CTPC01

Nick W

Under the A1

The river Swale from underneath the recently widened bridge carrying the A1.

Peter Bainbridge

A Sculpture depicting Catterick's long association with the military

A modern sculpture depicting a Roman legionary along with a WW1 era and a modern day soldier.

Peter Bainbridge

Bridges across the Swale

In the foreground is the former rail bridge which used to carry the military railway to Catterick Camp which is now a footpath/cycleway. Visible under this bridge is Catterick bridge itself. Catterick bridge was once on the route of the A1, another little known fact is it also carried trains to and from the local gravel quarries. The railway embankment leading up to it can still be seen in the field opposite the Farmers Arms. The point where I was standing when I took the picture is close to where the Roman bridge carried Dere Street across the Swale.

Peter Bainbridge

Bridleway east of Skeeby

This bridleway joins Scurragh Lane to Brompton-on-swale.

Clive Nicholson

Catterick Bridge

The River Swale at Catterick Bridge with a little bit of extra water in it. Swale Bridge was built in 1915, as part of the Catterick Camp Military Railway, initially carrying a 2ft gauge construction line from the Richmond branch westwards to Catterick Camp. It was converted to standard gauge in 1916, and was run by the military until 1923 when it was handed over to the LNER. Passenger services to the Camp ended on 26th Oct 1964, freight continued for another 5 years. But by Oct 1970 the branch had been dismantled, and has left little trace of its existence except for the girder bridge over the Swale. For more information about the Catterick Military Railway and the Richmond branch line see Link

Martin Norman

The Swale at Brompton-on-Swale

The river is fast flowing around this stony bend just west of the village. Signs warn of the dangerous currents.

Colin Smith

Undercut Riverbank at Brompton-on-Swale.

The eastern bank at this river bend has the faster current, hence the steeper slope and the trees fallen into the Swale.

Colin Smith

St. Paul's Chapel : Brompton on Swale

Built in 1838 as a Chapel of Ease to St. Agatha's Church, Easby.

Hugh Mortimer

King William IV : Brompton on Swale

Hugh Mortimer

Farmers Arms : On the old A1, Catterick

Hugh Mortimer

Catterick Racecourse

Taken from the A6136 Catterick Road.

Hugh Mortimer

Catterick Bridge

This Bridge over the River Swale, carries the old A1, and the disused Catterick Camp Railway Branch Line Bridge can be seen to the east through the central arch.

Hugh Mortimer

Agricola Bridge, Catterick

The A1 Catterick Bypass crosses the River Swale via this bridge near Catterick Racecourse; the Coast-to-Coast walk goes under the road alongside the river thus avoiding the dangerous crossing. The bridge's name reflects the fact that it (along with much of the adjacent racecourse) is on the site of the Roman town of Cataractonium - significant excavations took place when the road was built in 1958-9. Agricola was a Roman commander and Governer of Britain. See Link

for more information.

Dave Dunford