Copgrove

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Copgrove

Copgrove is a small civil parish located in the Harrogate district of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles west of the town of Boroughbridge, it covers an area of around 5 square miles and has a population of around 100 residents.

The parish is primarily a rural area characterized by its picturesque landscapes and charming countryside. It is surrounded by rolling hills, open fields, and scattered woodland, creating an idyllic setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby River Nidd also adds to the natural beauty of the area.

Copgrove is known for its rich history, with evidence of habitation dating back to the Roman period. The village itself features a cluster of traditional stone-built houses and cottages, giving it a timeless and quaint ambiance. St. Michael and All Angels Church, a Grade II listed building, stands prominently in the heart of the village, serving as a focal point for the community.

Despite its small size, Copgrove offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local pub, providing a sense of community and meeting places for social gatherings. The parish is well-connected to neighboring towns and villages by road, making it easily accessible for commuters and visitors.

Overall, Copgrove offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for those seeking a tranquil countryside lifestyle, while still providing essential amenities and a sense of community.

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Copgrove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.063735/-1.468795 or Grid Reference SE3463. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farnham, Shaw Bridge

Shaw Bridge crosses a small stream; the track to the north goes to Copgrove, and the track to the south to Farnham. The OS database records a rivet on the eastern parapet of the bridge. Nothing was found. The bridge does not appear to be rebuilt. The parapet was only one stone course deep. It is likely the rivet and benchmark may now be covered with the deposits of mud on the track.

Mel Towler

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.

Mel Towler

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.

Mel Towler

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

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.

Mel Towler

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.

Mel Towler

Farnham, Shaw Bridge

According to the OS benchmark database there was a OS rivet cut into a wall a slight distance from the east parapet. Nothing was found.

Mel Towler

Farnham green lane

The wall is to the left/west of the green lane, and has a very clear benchmark cut into the south face.

Mel Towler

Farnham green lane

The wall is 90 degrees to the left/west of the green lane, and has a very clear benchmark cut into the south face, and is to the left of the telegraph pole.

Mel Towler

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

Path into the wood [maybe]

A waymark post at the edge of Kettlewell Carr suggests that one is on the right path, but there is no stile or gate and one must step over a semi derelict wire fence. Fortunately it would be difficult to get lost within the woodland.

Gordon Hatton