Burton Leonard

Settlement 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 picturesque village located in the Harrogate district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles west of the historic town of Ripon, it is known for its idyllic countryside setting and charming rural character. The village is nestled in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and verdant farmland.

With a population of around 800 residents, Burton Leonard exudes a strong sense of community. The village is home to a range of amenities, including a village hall, primary school, post office, and a local pub, which serves as a hub for social gatherings. The traditional stone buildings that line the streets add to the village's picturesque charm.

Historically, Burton Leonard was an agricultural village, and remnants of this heritage can still be seen today. The surrounding farmland is still actively used for farming, with fields of crops and grazing livestock dotting the landscape.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Burton Leonard offers plenty of opportunities for exploration and recreation. The village is located close to the Nidderdale Way, a long-distance footpath that winds through the stunning Nidderdale countryside. Additionally, the nearby Ripon Canal and River Ure provide options for boating, fishing, and peaceful walks along the water's edge.

Overall, Burton Leonard is a quintessential Yorkshire village that offers a tranquil and picturesque escape for residents and visitors alike. Its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and rich agricultural heritage make it a truly special place to visit or call home.

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Burton Leonard Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.069066/-1.502819 or Grid Reference SE3263. 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

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

South Stainley, track and bridge

According to the OS benchmark database there is a benchmark on the track side wall on the west side of the track. Both the bridge and the wall have been renewed and reshaped over the recent years. The wall where the benchmark was has gone.

Mel Towler

South Stainley, old track to Stainley Mill

According to the OS benchmark database there is a rivet benchmark cut into a rock on the west of the old track. Only 1 rock found and despite trying to clear the moss no cutmark was found.

Mel Towler