Brompton-on-Swale

Settlement 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 small village located in the district of Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Swale, it is approximately 3 miles southwest of the market town of Richmond and about 12 miles northwest of the city of Darlington.

The village is known for its picturesque setting amidst the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. Brompton-on-Swale boasts a population of around 400 residents, with a mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern dwellings. The village has a strong sense of community and offers a peaceful and tranquil environment for its residents.

The village features several amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, a church, and a public house. The village pub, named The Green Tree Inn, is a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike, offering a cozy atmosphere and traditional British pub fare.

Brompton-on-Swale is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby River Swale provides opportunities for fishing and boating, while the surrounding hills and fields offer ample space for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Overall, Brompton-on-Swale is a charming village in Yorkshire that offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle. Its picturesque setting, community spirit, and proximity to natural beauty make it a desirable place to live or visit in the region.

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Brompton-on-Swale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.392153/-1.664787 or Grid Reference SE2199. 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

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

Road and former railway bridge over the A1

The A6136 road crosses the A1 just west of Catterick Bridge. The former railway bridge carried the Catterick Military Railway (closed 1970), and must have seen but a few years service after the A1 bypass was constructed.

mark harrington

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

Coast to Coast walk, east of Colburn

The Coast to Coast walk was devised by Wainwright in 1973. Although it has not received official recognition as a National Trail, it has become hugely popular amongst walkers. Link

Here it drops down to cross the northern end of the Vale of York before gaining the Cleveland Hills.

Oliver Dixon

Ash House, Catterick

This elegant old house stands just off the A6136 Catterick village to Catterick Garrison road.

Oliver Dixon

Gravel pit at Catterick

There is much old and current gravel extraction from the floodplain of the River Swale.

Oliver Dixon

Field at Catterick

Looking towards the Swale. Taken from just across the road from Catterick Racecourse

Oliver Dixon

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