Chequerfield

Settlement in Yorkshire

England

Chequerfield

Old guidestone This Grade II Listed guidestone which was pushed over in 2016 has now been set upright, fortunately suffering no damage. It is at a gateless field entrance and a nearby hedge has been removed so that it is easily seen. It is at the junction of Moor Lane and Hardwick Road which may have been an old route from The Great North Road towards Wakefield. Faint inscribed legends partially legible on three faces are Doncaster, Pontefract Road and Hardwick. Listing - 1313231. — Old guidestone Credit: Chris Minto

Chequerfield is a small and picturesque village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles east of Pontefract, Chequerfield is well-known for its charming rural setting and close-knit community.

The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields providing a picturesque backdrop. The area is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling routes available to explore the natural beauty of Yorkshire.

Chequerfield itself offers a range of amenities to its residents. The village has a primary school, providing education for the local children, as well as a community center that hosts various activities and events throughout the year. There are also a few local shops and pubs, offering convenience to the residents.

One of the notable features of Chequerfield is its close proximity to Pontefract Racecourse, a renowned horse racing venue. The racecourse attracts visitors from far and wide, adding a touch of excitement and vibrancy to the area on race days.

Transport links in Chequerfield are excellent, with easy access to the A1(M) motorway, which connects the village to major cities such as Leeds, Sheffield, and York. The nearby Pontefract Monkhill railway station provides regular train services to destinations across the region.

Overall, Chequerfield offers a peaceful and idyllic retreat for those seeking a rural lifestyle, while still providing easy access to the amenities and attractions of nearby towns and cities.

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Chequerfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.683822/-1.294391 or Grid Reference SE4621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old guidestone

This Grade II Listed guidestone which was pushed over in 2016 has now been set upright, fortunately suffering no damage. It is at a gateless field entrance and a nearby hedge has been removed so that it is easily seen. It is at the junction of Moor Lane and Hardwick Road which may have been an old route from The Great North Road towards Wakefield. Faint inscribed legends partially legible on three faces are Doncaster, Pontefract Road and Hardwick. Listing - 1313231.

Chris Minto

Old guidestone

A view of the other two faces of the re-erected guidestone. It has suffered slight damage during resetting upright but that will weather in time. Hardwick Road is to the left.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

The late 19C West Riding CC milestone on the A639, Hardwick Road, Carleton. The original attached casting was stolen before August 2007. Did the thief paint on the crossed swords? But the 7 is a mystery. It is not a mileage that can be accounted for looking at the other milestones on this road. Without its metal attachment this shows how the stone was worked for its fixing in 4 places. There are 6 of these milestones between Barnsdale Bar and Pontefract with just one remaining north of the town towards Leeds. Grade II listed 1313284

Chris Minto

Looking towards Carleton

Much of the village sits on a low ridge.

Jonathan Thacker

Field of oilseed rape

Carleton and Pontefract in the distance on the right.

Jonathan Thacker

Magnesian limestone ridge

A belt of magnesian limestone lies to the east of the Pennines. Between Darrington and Wentbridge it forms a narrow easily identified ridge.

Jonathan Thacker

Oilseed rape near Carleton

In flower by Pontefract.

Richard Webb

Hardwick Road

No hedge on one side, long term arable.

Richard Webb

Barley above Moor Lane

I'm definitely heading southwards, first ears that I have seen this year.

Richard Webb

Triangulation pillar, Darrington

View towards Darrington windmill and the Ferrybridge cooling towers.

Richard Webb

Old windmill on the right, juxtaposed with new wind turbine on the left!

On the photo's right, you have the disused Darrington windmill. Forced perspective makes it appear the wind turbine is close by. In fact, it is a long way off! Autumn colours are just starting to appear. The photo was taken from Ackworth Road, just entering Pontefract.

Phillip Beadham

Old Milestone, A639, Hardwick Road, Carleton

110m N of junction with Moor Lane, just S of railway bridge. Located on the East side of road, on verge at side of open field. Stone post (plate lost), WR casting design, erected by Barnsdale & Leeds turnpike trust, 19th century. Alternative view see Link Inscription reads: (DONCASTER / 13 MILES) // (BOROUGHBRIDGE / 31 MILES / WETHERBY / 18¾ MILES / LEEDS / 14½ MILES / ABERFORD / 11½ MILES / PONTEFRACT / 1¼ MILES) // (BARNSDALE & LEEDS / ROAD / CARLETON) Grade II listed by Historic England. see Link

Milestone Society National ID: YW_DNLE13

Christine Minto

Old Guide stone, Hardwick Road

At the junction with Moor Lane. Located on the South side of road, field entrance, no gate. Carved stone post, 18th/19th century. Inscription reads: Doncast(er) - east face // (P)on(tefr)a(ct) / Road - north face // Hardwic / k - south face Grade II listed by Historic England. See Link

Milestone Society National ID: YW_XDAR

Christine Minto

Old guidestone

At the junction of Moor Lane and Hardwick Road in Darrington parish. This guidestone was pushed over in 2016, maybe by a large farm vehicle accessing the field. The stone had not been broken. This was reported to Darrington Parish Council as the stone is Grade II listed. Checked November 2019 - no action taken yet. The weathered legends are: east face - Doncast(er), north face -(P)on(tefr)a(ct)/Road, south face - Hardwic/k

Chris Minto

Old guidestone

A view of the stone at the corner of Hardwick Road from Moor Lane in Darrington parish in 2016 when it was reported that it had been knocked over.

Chris Minto

Haverlands Farm

Chris Morgan

Darrington Windmill

Bill Henderson

Unofficial footpath from Carleton High School

This well trodden path, although not officially a public footpath, has been used for years by children going to and from Carleton High school, as well as walkers, using it as a shortcut.

Bill Henderson

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Chequerfield is located at Grid Ref: SE4621 (Lat: 53.683822, Lng: -1.294391)

Division: West Riding

Unitary Authority: Wakefield

Police Authority: West Yorkshire