Thorp Arch

Civil Parish in Yorkshire Leeds

England

Thorp Arch

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa The parish church of Boston Spa. — The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa Credit: John Davidson

Thorp Arch is a civil parish located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles northeast of the city of Leeds, the parish covers an area of around 4.5 square miles. It is part of the larger district of Leeds and falls within the West Yorkshire region.

The village of Thorp Arch is primarily known for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings. It is home to the renowned Thorp Arch Estate, a Georgian country house that dates back to the 18th century. The estate was once the residence of the Archbishop of York and has since been converted into offices and residential properties.

Aside from its historical architecture, Thorp Arch is also recognized for its natural beauty. The surrounding countryside offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an appealing destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is located near the River Wharfe, providing opportunities for fishing and walking along its banks.

In recent years, Thorp Arch has seen some development, particularly in the form of industrial and commercial areas. The Thorp Arch Trading Estate, for instance, is a major employment hub in the region, housing various businesses and warehouses.

Transport links in Thorp Arch are well-established, with the A1(M) motorway passing nearby, providing convenient access to Leeds, York, and other major towns in the area. The village also benefits from regular bus services and a railway station located in the adjacent village of Boston Spa.

Overall, Thorp Arch offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit in Yorkshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.91171/-1.338068 or Grid Reference SE4346. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa The parish church of Boston Spa.

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Boston Spa

The parish church of Boston Spa.

All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch The parish church of Thorp Arch.

All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch

The parish church of Thorp Arch.

Celtic Cross, Thorp Arch At the main crossroads in Thorp Arch village.

Celtic Cross, Thorp Arch

At the main crossroads in Thorp Arch village.

HM Prison Wealstun On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.

HM Prison Wealstun

On 1 April 1995, HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate amalgamated to form HMP Wealstun.

St. Peter's Church, Walton The parish church of Walton.

St. Peter's Church, Walton

The parish church of Walton.

Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church

Walton, Nr Thorpe Arch, St Peter's Church

Thorp Arch industrial estate Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.

Thorp Arch industrial estate

Situated between Thorp Arch and Walton, this former Royal Ordnance site is now a trading estate. Taken from a bicycle on a very wet afternoon.

Rudgate The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.

Rudgate

The end of the Roman Road as it joins Thorp Arch industrial estate.

British Library - Thorp Arch One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby &amp; Tadcaster.

British Library - Thorp Arch

One of the British Libraries. This one is situated on an industrial estate between Wetherby & Tadcaster.

View towards HM Prison Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.

View towards HM Prison

Looking across farmland from underneath overhead electric wires on the Walton to Wetherby road.

Course of disused railway - Wetherby Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.

Course of disused railway - Wetherby

Between Thorp Arch and Wetherby stations, the railway used to cross the road at this point. A cycle route into Wetherby now starts here.

Route 66 - Walton Gates Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.

Route 66 - Walton Gates

Part of the disused Harrogate to Tadcaster railway line. This is a section between Wetherby and Thorp Arch.

Bar Lane, Boston Spa This is where Bar Lane meets the A659 SE of Boston Spa. The car is on the A659 heading towards Tadcaster about 3 miles away.

Bar Lane, Boston Spa

This is where Bar Lane meets the A659 SE of Boston Spa. The car is on the A659 heading towards Tadcaster about 3 miles away.

Wetherby Waste Water Treatment Works Right next door is Wetherby Raw Water Pumping Station. But at least the pumping station is slightly upstream on the River Wharfe from the sewage works.

Wetherby Waste Water Treatment Works

Right next door is Wetherby Raw Water Pumping Station. But at least the pumping station is slightly upstream on the River Wharfe from the sewage works.

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Carr Beck, North of Low Mills Farm, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire Low Mills Farm is to the South of the A659 and Carr Beck runs past this farm, under the road and then, seen here within square SE4445, runs for a short way further North until it meets the River Wharfe.

Carr Beck, North of Low Mills Farm, Boston Spa, North Yorkshire

Low Mills Farm is to the South of the A659 and Carr Beck runs past this farm, under the road and then, seen here within square SE4445, runs for a short way further North until it meets the River Wharfe.

Lane leading to Footpaths to Jackdaw Crags, Boston Spa This narrow lane seems quiet and rural but is only two or three hundred metres from the busy A659 road and the urban environment of Boston Spa Village. Where the lane turns sharp left (to the East) there two almost parallel footpaths, running North North-East, through woodland, to Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

Lane leading to Footpaths to Jackdaw Crags, Boston Spa

This narrow lane seems quiet and rural but is only two or three hundred metres from the busy A659 road and the urban environment of Boston Spa Village. Where the lane turns sharp left (to the East) there two almost parallel footpaths, running North North-East, through woodland, to Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

Solitary Tree in and Arable Field, Leys Lane, Boston Spa This storm/lightning damaged tree stands alone in a large arable field alongside which runs Leys Lane. Gunter Wood is in the background

Solitary Tree in and Arable Field, Leys Lane, Boston Spa

This storm/lightning damaged tree stands alone in a large arable field alongside which runs Leys Lane. Gunter Wood is in the background

Leys Lane, Boston Spa, near Wetherby Leys Lane runs North from the A659 main road (which forms Boston Spa&#039;s main street) to the River Wharfe, past Wray Wood. Off to the right, by the forked tree, runs Deepdale Lane, which eventually leads to footpaths that run towards Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

Leys Lane, Boston Spa, near Wetherby

Leys Lane runs North from the A659 main road (which forms Boston Spa's main street) to the River Wharfe, past Wray Wood. Off to the right, by the forked tree, runs Deepdale Lane, which eventually leads to footpaths that run towards Jackdaw Crags and the River Wharfe.

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Thorp Arch is located at Grid Ref: SE4346 (Lat: 53.91171, Lng: -1.338068)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: West Yorkshire

District: Leeds

Police Authority: West Yorkshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.91171,-1.338068

Thorp Arch

Is In: UK,Yorkshire,West Yorkshire,Wharfedale

Is In Country Code: GB

Is In County: West Yorkshire

Is In Historic County: Ainsty division

Is In Municipality: Leeds

Is In Valley: Wharfedale

Place: village

Wikidata: Q2540900

Wikipedia: en:Thorp Arch

Lat/Long: 53.9087462/-1.3381961

Bus Stop

Church Causeway

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45010221

Naptan AtcoCode: 450010221

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Church Causeway

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45010221

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Church Causeway

Naptan Street: Church Causeway

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.9136732/-1.3327976

Bus Stop

Dowkell Lane

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45014493

Naptan AtcoCode: 450014493

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Dowkell Lane

Naptan Crossing: Wood Lane

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45014493

Naptan Landmark: School

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Dowkell Lane School

Naptan Street: Dowkell Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.9104326/-1.341694

Bus Stop

Boston Spa Bridge Close

Bus: yes

Local Ref: 45023969

Naptan AtcoCode: 450023969

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Boston Spa Bridge Close

Naptan Crossing: Pear Tree Acre

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45023969

Naptan Landmark: Pax Inn

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Pear Tree Acre

Naptan Street: The Village

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Ref: 45023969

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.9092708/-1.3421598

Dowkell Lane Thorp Arch

Local Ref: 45050196

Naptan AtcoCode: 450050196

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Dowkell Lane Thorp Arch

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45050196

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Dowkell Lane School

Naptan Street: Dowkell Lane

Naptan Verified: no

Ref: 45050196

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.9105225/-1.3417078

Boston Spa Bridge Close

Local Ref: 45051367

Naptan AtcoCode: 450051367

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan BusStopType: CUS

Naptan CommonName: Boston Spa Bridge Close

Naptan Indicator: Stop 45051367

Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: LEEDS

Naptan ShortCommonName: Pear Tree Acre

Naptan Street: The Village

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 53.9092568/-1.3420017

Turning Circle

Turning Circle: hammer

Lat/Long: 53.9085006/-1.3411131

Power: tower

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 53.9145582/-1.3339351

Power: tower

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 53.9113726/-1.3307194

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: LS23 707

Lat/Long: 53.9089803/-1.3419516

Telephone

Booth: KX100

Covered: booth

Lat/Long: 53.9089959/-1.3419519

Waste Basket

Ref UK Leedscc Bin: 3233

Lat/Long: 53.9086592/-1.3420853

Waste Basket

Ref UK Leedscc Bin: 632

Lat/Long: 53.907875/-1.341489

Waste Basket

Ref UK Leedscc Bin: 931

Lat/Long: 53.910426/-1.341665

Thorp Arch

Abandoned Railway: station

Railway: site

Source: NPE

Lat/Long: 53.9133599/-1.3339605

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9118211/-1.3324551

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9112396/-1.3317512

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9106762/-1.3310816

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9124759/-1.3327362

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9130555/-1.3333946

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.91364/-1.3340499

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9152981/-1.3359389

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9158183/-1.3365276

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.9148125/-1.3353847

Material: wood

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 53.914239/-1.3347462

Boston Spa Bridge Close

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Ref: 45023969

Lat/Long: 53.9093004/-1.3420523

Dowkell Lane Thorp Arch

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Ref: 45050196

Lat/Long: 53.9104808/-1.3416735

Bus Stop

Thorp Arch Church Causeway

Bus: yes

Departures Board: no

Naptan AtcoCode: 450029880

Naptan NaptanCode: 45029880

Public Transport: platform

Ref: 450029880

Shelter: no

Lat/Long: 53.9136904/-1.3329423

Thorp Arch Church Causeway

Bus: yes

Public Transport: stop_position

Ref: 450029880

Lat/Long: 53.9137226/-1.3328304

Information: route_marker

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 53.9128238/-1.332865

Information: route_marker

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 53.9133262/-1.3328115

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

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