Burton Leonard

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Burton Leonard

Robert Beck bridge This bridge is on the north/south track which runs to and from Farnham to Copgrove. According to the OS database there was a benchmark in this location. Today there is a more substantial bridge for the heavier machinery using the lanes, and no benchmark to be found. — Robert Beck bridge Credit: Mel Towler

Burton Leonard is a civil parish located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. It is situated approximately 8 miles west of the town of Ripon and 12 miles north of Harrogate. The village is surrounded by beautiful open countryside, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes.

The settlement of Burton Leonard dates back to at least the 12th century and has a rich history. The village is known for its charming traditional architecture, with many buildings constructed from local limestone. The centerpiece of the village is the All Saints' Church, a Grade I listed building that dates back to the 13th century. The church is well-preserved and features intricate stained glass windows and a historic bell tower.

Burton Leonard is a close-knit community with a population of around 700 people. The village has a strong sense of community spirit and hosts various events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. It also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a social hub for residents and visitors alike.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several nature reserves and wildlife areas nearby, providing a haven for local flora and fauna.

Overall, Burton Leonard is a quintessential Yorkshire village, offering a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire countryside.

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Burton Leonard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.071732/-1.49562 or Grid Reference SE3364. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Robert Beck bridge

This bridge is on the north/south track which runs to and from Farnham to Copgrove. According to the OS database there was a benchmark in this location. Today there is a more substantial bridge for the heavier machinery using the lanes, and no benchmark to be found.

Mel Towler

Copgrove, Firlands Farm

Firlands Farm is on the south side of the Burton Leonard/Farnham road. On the north facing gable end which is roadside, there is a benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone.

Mel Towler

Copgrove, Firlands Farm

A wider angle showing Firlands Farm on the south side of the Burton Leonard/Farnham road. On this north facing gable end, there is a benchmark cut into the lowest course of stone.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard, The Toll House

The Toll House is on the north side of the Burton Leonard/Copgrove road and is now a private residence. On the second course of stone, on the left corner stone of the house, there is a benchmark.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard, The Toll House

A wider angle showing the Toll House which is on the north side of the Burton Leonard/Copgrove road and is now a private residence. On the second course of stone, on the left corner stone of the house, there is a benchmark. To the right of the wooden gatepost.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard church

The benchmark is cut into the east face of the church.

Mel Towler

Burton Leonard church

There is a benchmark cut into the east face of the church.

Mel Towler

Frosty morning, Bishop Monkton

Footpath towards the caravan site at Bishop Monkton on a very cold and frosty December day.

Gordon Hatton

Junction of lanes at Burton Leonard

The wider lane to the left is Common Balk Lane and is a dead end for vehicles, whilst to the right is the rather curved Straight Lane which links into the road from Knaresborough to Bishop Monkton.

Gordon Hatton

Burton Leonard church, from the NE

A Victorian church that doesn't get more than 5 lines of description in the updated Pevsner guide. St Leonard's dates from 1877. This apparently replaced a medieval church, of which nothing remains.

Gordon Hatton

New bridge over the beck

I photographed this beck crossing in 2009, but the bridge is not the same one. The gabion and handrail on this side have both gone, and the current bridge is longer with more rails and stanchions. The bridge doesn't appear to line up exactly with the path as shown on the OS map.

Gordon Hatton

A stream revisited

I took a photo here in the autumn of 2009 and commented about springs, but after checking out the first edition 6" map of the area, it looks as though I was mistaken. There are a lot of 'humps and bumps' in this area, as well as odd bits of masonry [as in the foreground of this photo], and it appears that this is the site of a former water mill - 'Burton Mill' which is described as a corn mill. The mill has long gone, and the mill race has been reduced to little more than a meandering ditch, but this must be part of it.

Gordon Hatton

Mill Lane

A grassy track which is now a public footpath leading down to the former site of Burton Mill, of which nothing remains apart from a few earthworks. The name would suggest that this was the site of the corn mill for Burton Leonard village which is a mile or more to the west, and which stands on higher ground away from suitable becks. A mill in this area would also be within the parish, whereas one to the south of the village would be on a boundary with Brearton parish.

Gordon Hatton