DOCSLIB.ORG

Rowan House, Kiln Lane, Paythorne Price £725,000

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Rowan House, Kiln Lane, Paythorne Price £725,000 Rowan House, Kiln Lane, Paythorne Price £725,000 Standing in 2.5 beautiful acres this charming barn conversion enjoys magnificent aspects. It comprises hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, games room, study, kitchen diner, utility, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms. (2,719 sq ft/252.6 sq m approx. EPC: E). A delightful family focused home. Rowan House, Kiln Lane, Paythorne Directions From our Clitheroe office exit the town along Chatburn Road turning right by Clitheroe Hospital towards the A59. At the junction turn left onto the A59 in the direction of Skipton. Continue through the village of Gisburn until you reach a mini roundabout. Turn left here along the Settle Road and after 1.5 miles turn left again into Kiln Lane, signposted Paythorne. Proceed over the river bridge and into the hamlet of Paythorne where you will see the Buck Inn. Continue for a further sixty yards approximately until you reach the drive to Rowan House on your right hand side. A cattle grid is flanked by two stone walls. The distance from our office in Clitheroe to Rowan House is 10.5 miles. As most of this journey is carried out along the A59, the journey is both swift and straightforward. Alternatively Paythorne can be reached from Bolton by Bowland, leaving the village along the Hellifield Road turning right at the first crossroads which is a convenient alternative route. Services Mains supplies of water and electricity. Drainage is to a septic tank. Heating from an LPG Worcester central heating boiler (new boiler installed 2013). Council Tax: RVBC Band G. We are advised the tenure is Freehold. Additional Features The property has a majority of painted hardwood double glazed windows. Location Situated along the northern fringe of the Ribble Valley close to the Lancashire/North Yorkshire border, the farmland is lush and the views tremendous. We are informed that school buses serve the hamlet in respect of Bowland High School and CRGS and the primary school in Gisburn. Paythorne has its own popular pub (The Buck) and is only 1.5 miles from Gisburn and approximately 5 miles from Bolton by Bowland. Accommodation Rowan House enjoys a truly magnificent setting right in the centre of this delightful hamlet, yet totally screened from the road, privacy afforded by mature trees, hedgerow and shrubs. Facing south westerly, towards Clitheroe, you have a lovely view of Pendle Hill and lush farmland surrounds the property's 2.5 acres (or thereabouts). On the approach to the property there is a triangular fenced croft to the right and the paddock to the left wraps around the property from front to rear, bounded by mature hawthorn hedgerows it extends to the neighbouring property. The proximity of the land enabling domestic equestrian pursuits. There are two timber stables and a tack room. Delightful gardens blend successfully with the rural setting and include some excellent dry stone walling. A sheltered patio area provides the ideal place for alfresco dining and there is ample provision for vehicular parking on the limestone chipping apron at the front of the property. A natural stone footpath skirts the property on three elevations, allowing easy and convenient access to the well kept lawns. Built out of stone with a blue slate roof and arched entrance, Rowan House is a handsome property for sure. When the owners saw it over thirty years ago they fell in the love with the property, the hamlet and the gorgeous aspects. We are confident you will too. The front door is flanked by two casement windows and callers are protected by its recessed design. The hall is wide, deep and very welcoming providing access to the principal reception rooms and has an open string staircase rising to the first floor. The cloakroom has a concealed cistern wc and a washbasin in a vanity unit with a chromed ladder radiator for towels. Double doors open to a generous south westerly facing lounge and sliding doors open onto a stone flagged patio area. The rooms focal point is a natural stone fireplace and you will see exposed beams and windows on three elevations; a lovely light room. The formal dining room allows you to entertain in style and the views are amazing. More relaxed dining can be enjoyed in the L-shaped kitchen diner, complete with rustic oak beams and an attractive range of wood fronted fitted units with a Siemens double oven, microwave oven, ceramic hob and extractor plus integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Sliding doors open to a sheltered patio, offering another alfresco option. The adjacent room offers excellent storage and houses the central heating boiler; there is a separate utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and a stainless steel sink unit. The study allows a place for quiet reflection and the games room will be appreciated by all the family. With its part vaulted ceiling and mullioned windows this is a room you will want to spend time in. On the first floor there is a galleried landing with a vaulted ceiling and two exposed king post trusses, one with an inscribed date of 1842 and the initials RB. Two square casement windows and a Velux window ensure this area is light and airy. The stunning master bedroom has windows on three elevations and generous levels of space. The en-suite features a large walk-in shower with glazed screen and a Mira thermostatic shower. There is a washbasin and low suite wc also. The smartly tiled walls and floor contrast nicely with an exposed stone wall. There are three further bedrooms; two doubles and one ample single. The views from the corner bedroom are sublime, showing Pendle Hill from a little known angle. The house bathroom offers flexibility providing a bath, shower cubicle, two wc's and two washbasins. This charming and compelling home must be seen to be fully appreciated and we strongly recommend it to you. Agents Note Whilst the Agents have walked the boundaries, we have not carried out a detailed measurement survey of the land and therefore any necessary checks should be carried out by the purchasers professional advisors prior to exchange of contracts. Viewing Strictly by appointment with the Agents. (PIQ available on request). (12h14) All fixtures and fittings in these particulars are included in the sale, all others in the property are specifically excluded. Please note that we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for their purpose. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Please note: Although these particulars are thought to be materially correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract. 8 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DL T: 01200 428691 F: 01200 428702 E: [email protected] www.andertonbosonnet.co.uk.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • NEW: Gisburn Forest & Stocks Adventure
    Welcome to Gisburn Forest and Stocks Explore in the Forest of Bowland AONB Get closer to nature and explore restored, traditional You'll encounter beautiful broadleaved and mixed conifer wildflower meadows - Bell Sykes - the county's woods, magnificent hay meadows, amazing views and designated Coronation Meadow. invigorating activities for all. Heritage Highlights - at Stocks Reservoir Wildlife for all Seasons – Stocks car park you can see the foundations of Reservoir is a haven for wildlife - there the original St. James' Church, which was are a range of woodland and upland part of the village of Stocks-in-Bowland birds, wildfowl and waders. In winter in the parish of Dale Head. Five hundred watch the spectacular starling displays people were living in the parish when it or perhaps encounter a passing osprey was established in 1872. The village and or the massed toad spawning in spring. church were demolished during the In the summer months head to the construction of Stocks Reservoir in the Hub and check the pools near the early part of the 20th century and the centre for dragonflies and damselflies. church re-built in 1938 further along the road. You can find out more about the For young wildlife spotters, download St James Church, Gisburn Forest work to uncover the church footprint on the seasonal quizzes from our website Stocks Reservoir www.forestofbowland.com/Family-Fun the information panels in the car park. Bowland by Night - The landscapes of Wild brown trout are also available at Designated in 1964 and covering 803 marked trails there is a skills loop at the Bell Sykes Hay Meadow © Graham Cooper the Forest of Bowland are captivating Bottoms Beck in an angling passport square km of rural Lancashire and Hub to test out the grades before you by day but after the sun sets there’s a scheme operated by the Ribble Rivers North Yorkshire, the AONB provides set off on your venture.
    [Show full text]
  • MOORHOUSE FARM Gisburn, Lancashire
    MOORHOUSE FARM gisburn, lancashire MOORHOUSE FARM gisburn, lancashire Productive ring fenced livestock farm in the Ribble Valley 5 bedroom farmhouse 3 bedroom cottage Traditional buildings with potential for conversion (subject to consents) Extensive modern farm buildings and cattle handling facilities Silage clamps Highly productive meadows and pasture Woodland with family shoot Fishing on the River Ribble About 345.96 acres (140.01 hectares) For sale as a whole or in two lots Gisburn 2 miles u Clitheroe 10 miles u Skipton 13 miles u Harrogate 33 miles u Leeds 39 miles Manchester 40 miles (All distances are approximate) Savills York River House, 17 Museum Street York, YO1 7DJ [email protected] 01904 617800 savills.co.uk Situation Description Moorhouse Farm is superbly situated north of the village of Gisburn The private areas beside the River Ribble are particularly stunning with Moorhouse Farm is an excellent ring-fenced productive farm in the and close to the market towns of Clitheroe and Skipton in the sought mature native woodlands underlined with blue bells all set beside the Ribble Valley. There is a large detached farmhouse and additional after Ribble Valley. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural river winding along the farm boundary. cottage all centrally located in a block of over 345 acres. The land Beauty lies immediately to the west and wider surroundings comprise comprises predominantly productive grassland interspersed with of traditional livestock farms and undulating grassland interspersed with There are good transport connections, being only 2 miles from Gisburn attractive woodlands and hedgerows. The farm has been owned and attractive woodlands all set against the backdrop of Pendle Hill.
    [Show full text]
  • Proposed Admissions Policy 2021-22
    Proposed Admissions Policy 2021-22 11503 Bowland High This is an academy school. Riversmead 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive Grindleton Head: Mrs L. Fielding Clitheroe. BB7 4QS Number on Roll March 2020: 569 01200 441374 Admission Number: 110 Admission number for September 2021: 110 SUMMARY OF POLICY Bowland High is a school serving its local community. This is reflected in its admissions policy. Children will be admitted to the school in the following priority order: a. Looked after children and previously looked after children, then b. Children who have exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to the school concerned, then c. Children living in the school's geographical priority area who will have a sibling1 in attendance at the school at the time of transfer, then d. Children living within the school's geographical priority area2,then e. Children of current employees of the school who have had a permanent contract for at least two years prior to the admissions deadline or with immediate effect if the member of staff is recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage, then f. Children living outside of the school's geographical priority area who will have a sibling in attendance at the school at the time of transfer, then g. Children living outside of the school's geographical priority area. 1 Sibling includes step children, half brothers and sisters, fostered and adopted children living with the same family at the same address (consideration may be given to applying this criterion to full brothers and sisters who reside at different addresses).
    [Show full text]
  • Der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Nr
    26 . 3 . 84 Amtsblatt der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Nr . L 82 / 67 RICHTLINIE DES RATES vom 28 . Februar 1984 betreffend das Gemeinschaftsverzeichnis der benachteiligten landwirtschaftlichen Gebiete im Sinne der Richtlinie 75 /268 / EWG ( Vereinigtes Königreich ) ( 84 / 169 / EWG ) DER RAT DER EUROPAISCHEN GEMEINSCHAFTEN — Folgende Indexzahlen über schwach ertragsfähige Böden gemäß Artikel 3 Absatz 4 Buchstabe a ) der Richtlinie 75 / 268 / EWG wurden bei der Bestimmung gestützt auf den Vertrag zur Gründung der Euro­ jeder der betreffenden Zonen zugrunde gelegt : über päischen Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft , 70 % liegender Anteil des Grünlandes an der landwirt­ schaftlichen Nutzfläche , Besatzdichte unter 1 Groß­ vieheinheit ( GVE ) je Hektar Futterfläche und nicht über gestützt auf die Richtlinie 75 / 268 / EWG des Rates vom 65 % des nationalen Durchschnitts liegende Pachten . 28 . April 1975 über die Landwirtschaft in Berggebieten und in bestimmten benachteiligten Gebieten ( J ), zuletzt geändert durch die Richtlinie 82 / 786 / EWG ( 2 ), insbe­ Die deutlich hinter dem Durchschnitt zurückbleibenden sondere auf Artikel 2 Absatz 2 , Wirtschaftsergebnisse der Betriebe im Sinne von Arti­ kel 3 Absatz 4 Buchstabe b ) der Richtlinie 75 / 268 / EWG wurden durch die Tatsache belegt , daß das auf Vorschlag der Kommission , Arbeitseinkommen 80 % des nationalen Durchschnitts nicht übersteigt . nach Stellungnahme des Europäischen Parlaments ( 3 ), Zur Feststellung der in Artikel 3 Absatz 4 Buchstabe c ) der Richtlinie 75 / 268 / EWG genannten geringen Bevöl­ in Erwägung nachstehender Gründe : kerungsdichte wurde die Tatsache zugrunde gelegt, daß die Bevölkerungsdichte unter Ausschluß der Bevölke­ In der Richtlinie 75 / 276 / EWG ( 4 ) werden die Gebiete rung von Städten und Industriegebieten nicht über 55 Einwohner je qkm liegt ; die entsprechenden Durch­ des Vereinigten Königreichs bezeichnet , die in dem schnittszahlen für das Vereinigte Königreich und die Gemeinschaftsverzeichnis der benachteiligten Gebiete Gemeinschaft liegen bei 229 beziehungsweise 163 .
    [Show full text]
  • Forest of Bowland AONB Access Land
    Much of the new Access Land in Access Land will be the Forest of Bowland AONB is identified with an Access within its Special Protection Area Land symbol, and may be accessed by any bridge, stile, gate, stairs, steps, stepping stone, or other (SPA). works for crossing water, or any gap in a boundary. Such access points will have This European designation recognises the importance of the area’s upland heather signage and interpretation to guide you. moorland and blanket bog as habitats for upland birds. The moors are home to many threatened species of bird, including Merlin, Golden Plover, Curlew, Ring If you intend to explore new Parts of the Forest of Bowland Ouzel and the rare Hen Harrier, the symbol of the AONB. Area of Outstanding Natural access land on foot, it is important that you plan ahead. Beauty (AONB) are now For the most up to date information and what local restrictions may accessible for recreation on foot be in place, visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or call the Open Access Helpline on 0845 100 3298 for the first time to avoid disappointment. Once out and about, always follow local signs because the Countryside & Rights of Way Act (CRoW) 2000 gives people new and advice. rights to walk on areas of open country and registered common land. Access may be excluded or restricted during Heather moorland is Many people exceptional weather or ground conditions Access Land in the for the purpose of fire prevention or to avoid danger to the public. Forest of Bowland itself a rare habitat depend on - 75% of all the upland heather moorland in the the Access AONB offers some of world and 15% of the global resource of blanket bog are to be found in Britain.
    [Show full text]
  • Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir Adventure
    Discover Bowland Itinerary – No 2 Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir Adventure In the hills above the picturesque village of Slaidburn there’s a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts just waiting to be explored. This pristine upland landscape in Lancashire’s undiscovered rural hinterland is a hidden gem with more in common with the lochs and glens of the Scottish Highlands than the post-industrial mill towns in the south of the county. Walking, trail-running, mountain-biking, fly-fishing and birding are all on the agenda for visitors with a taste for adventure. There’s even an easily accessible trail for outdoor enthusiasts with restricted mobility. Day 1: The Big Adventure Lace up your boots for a big day close to the water or clip into your pedals for a forest The Hodder Valley Show is adventure.The eight-mile Stocks Reservoir an agricultural show which Circular walk climbs into the hills above the changes venue in rotation between reservoir, providing expansive views of the Slaidburn, Newton and Dunsop wider Bowland landscape before descending to Bridge. The event is held the complete a circuit of the entire reservoir. second Saturday of September. Allow at least three hours to complete the Please check website to find out entire circuit on foot. Start from the pay and if it is running in 2021. display car park on the eastern shore of www.hoddervalleyshow.co.uk the reservoir. Detour to the café at Gisburn Forest Hub for welcome refreshments. Families with younger children, or those who are less mobile, might want to try the less demanding Birch Hills Trail starting from the same car park,.
    [Show full text]
  • Salisbury Hall, Newton-In-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire
    SALISBURY HALL , N EWTON -IN -B OWLAND , C LITHEROE , L ANCASHIRE SALISBURY HALL, NEWTON-IN-BOWLAND, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE A large detached 5 bedroom period property situated in a commanding position in one of the most popular villages in the Hodder Valley. SITUATION the room has features such as exposed beams and a ASKING PRICE Salisbury Hall prominently resides in the heart of one of window seat, allowing full advantage to be taken of the £650,000 the most popular villages, in the Hodder Valley. Newton- wonderful views. A large pantry serves as a great addition in-Bowland has become a sought after village, being in an and beyond is a fully fitted utility room and boot room VIEWINGS Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers well along with a rear door providing access to the gardens Strictly by appointment only with the sole selling agent. balanced rural living, with beautiful riverside walks and and garage. The formal sitting room is believed to have open countryside. The village also offers an award winning been the original location of the kitchen and offers a POST CODE public house that pulls the community together. To the great place to entertain and again has a large fireplace BB7 3DZ west of the village is the wonderful Trough of Bowland, that once was home to the ‘range’ and as well as this home to the famous Inn at Whitewell and provides access there are exposed beams and mullion windows with DATE OF INFORMATION through the hills to Lancaster. To the east is access to the window seats.
    [Show full text]
  • Open Zone Map in a New
    Crosby Garrett Kirkby Stephen Orion Smardale Grasmere Raisbeck Nateby Sadgill Ambleside Tebay Kelleth Kentmere Ravenstonedale Skelwith Bridge Troutbeck Outhgill Windermere Selside Zone 1 M6 Hawkshead Aisgill Grayrigg Bowness-on-Windermere Bowston Lowgill Monday/Tuesday Near Sawrey Burneside Mitchelland Crook Firbank 2 Kendal Lunds Killington Sedburgh Garsdale Head Zone 2 Lake Crosthwaite Bowland Oxenholme Garsdale Brigsteer Wednesday Bridge Killington Broughton-in-Furness 1 Rusland Old Hutton Cartmel Fell Lakeside Dent Cowgill Lowick Newby Bridge Whitbarrow National Levens M6 Middleton Stone House Nature Reserve Foxfield Bouth Zone 3 A595 Backbarrow A5092 The Green Deepdale Crooklands Heversham Penny Bridge A590 High Newton A590 Mansergh Barbon Wednesday/Thursday Kirkby-in-Furness Milnthorpe Meathop A65 Kirksanton Lindale Storth Gearstones Millom Kirkby Lonsdale Holme A595 Ulverston Hutton Roof Zone 4 Haverigg Grange-over-Sands Askam-in-Furness Chapel-le-Dale High Birkwith Swarthmoor Arnside & Burton-in-Kendal Leck Cark Silverdale AONB Yealand Whittington Flookburgh A65 Thursday A590 Redmayne Ingleborough National Bardsea Nature Reserve New Houses Dalton-in-Furness M6 Tunstall Ingleton A687 A590 Warton Horton in Kettlewell Arkholme Amcliffe Scales Capernwray Ribblesdale North Walney National Zone 5 Nature Reserve A65 Hawkswick Carnforth Gressingham Helwith Bridge Barrow-in-Furness Bentham Clapham Hornby Austwick Tuesday Bolton-le-Sands Kilnsey A683 Wray Feizor Malham Moor Stainforth Conistone Claughton Keasden Rampside Slyne Zone 6 Morecambe
    [Show full text]
  • Barn Adjacent to Manor House Farm, Paythorne
    BARN ADJACENT TO MANOR HOUSE FARM, PAYTHORNE Preliminary Roost Assessment (European Protected Species) Barn adjacent to Manor House Farm, Paythorne, Clitheroe Survey date: 14/03/2018 Introduction Since 2008 bats have been included in the list of UK Biodiversity Indicators which aim to show the response of species to the pressures, changes and threats to our natural and built environment. The Local Planning Authority is required to take account of the impact of a development on protected species in accordance with current planning policy (National Planning Policy Framework). A preliminary roost assessment was undertaken by David Fisher, EED Surveys (Licenced surveyor) at the request of Ian Swain (WBW Surveyors Ltd). Scoping surveys may be undertaken during daylight hours at any time of year and are not dependent on whether bats or wild birds are active at the time of the site visit. The survey includes inspection of all external and internal features looking for evidence of roosting, perching and feeding or flight activity by bats. The principle aim of the survey is to determine the presence of European Protected Species and to establish whether bats, barn owls and other wild birds such as barn swallows, swifts and house martins have roosted / nested within any part of the building that is likely to be affected by the proposed development. Ribble Valley Borough Council requires an appraisal of the likely impact of the proposed development on all bat species and other protected species that are present or likely to be present at the site, in addition to any mitigation, compensation and enhancement works that may be necessary before any works are undertaken.
    [Show full text]
  • Ribble Valley Country & Leisure Park, Paythorne, Gisburn
    Hawes 01969 667744 Bentham 01524 262044 Leyburn 01969 622936 Settle 01729 825311 www.jrhopper.com 2 Church Street, Settle London 02074 098451 North Yorkshire BD24 9JE [email protected] “For Sales In The Dales” 01729 825311 Ribble Valley Country & Leisure Park, Nr Gisburn 5* Owners Only Relaxing Retreat Nearby Country Pub Pet Friendly Park Large Range Of Static Homes & Lodges Free Access To Nearby Beautiful Walking Country On Site State Of The Art Gym Award Winning Spa Viewing Highly Recommended On Site Shop & Laundrette Children's Outdoor Play Area Finance Deals Available Prices From £35,000 RESIDENTIAL SALES • LETTINGS • COMMERCIAL • PROPERTY CONSULTANCY Valuations, Surveys, Planning, Commercial & Business Transfers, Acquisitions, Conveyancing, Mortgage & Investment Advice, Inheritance Planning, Property, Antique & Household Auctions, Removals J. R. Hopper & Co. is a trading name for J. R. Hopper & Co. (Property Services) Ltd. Registered: England No. 3438347. Registered Office: Hall House, Woodhall, DL8 3LB. Directors: L. B. Carlisle, E. J. Carlisle Ribble Valley Country & Leisure Park, Paythorne, Gisburn DESCRIPTION The Ribble Valley Country & Leisure Park offers a 5* owners only relaxing retreat. Situated in Paythorne this pet friendly park is just a short drive from Gisburn, Clitheroe, Settle and Skipton. A perfect base for walking and cycling there are paths from your doorstep to explore Gisburn Forest, Pendle Hill, Ingleborough, Pen-Y-Ghent and Whernside. The park is also a perfect base for fishing on the River Ribble. The park offers everything from first tine holiday homes up to lodges and everything in-between. There is a 12 month holiday season & we offer an unlimited site licence - meaning once you have bought you need not move off the site! Along with a perfect location the park also boasts; - Great finance deals available.
    [Show full text]
  • Bowland High School 15 March 2019.Pdf
    Proposed Admissions Policy 2020-21 11503 Bowland High This is an academy school. Riversmead 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive Grindleton Head: Mr J Tarbox Clitheroe BB7 4QS Number on Roll January 2019: 568 01200 441374 Admission Number: 110 Admission number for September 2020: 110 SUMMARY OF POLICY Bowland High is school serving its local community. This is reflected in its admissions policy. Children will be admitted to the school in the following priority order: a. Looked after children and previously looked after children, then b. Children who have exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission associated with the child and/or family which are directly relevant to the school concerned, then c. Children living in the school's geographical priority area who will have a sibling1 in attendance at the school at the time of transfer, then d. Children living within the school's geographical priority area2,then e. Children of current employees of the school who have had a permanent contract for at least two years prior to the admissions deadline or with immediate effect if the member of staff is recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage, then f. Children living outside of the school's geographical priority area who will have a sibling in attendance at the school at the time of transfer, then g. Children living outside of the school's geographical priority area. 1 Sibling includes step children, half brothers and sisters, fostered and adopted children living with the same family at the same address (consideration may be given to applying this criterion to full brothers and sisters who reside at different addresses).
    [Show full text]
  • Tales from Dalesrail
    Tales from DalesRail A great walk from Hellifield By John Barnes (& Jessica Lofthouse) DalesRail may not be operating in 2020 but that doesn’t stop us sharing our many interesting experiences about our journeys. We hope you will share your interesting stories, favourite walks, fascinating anecdotes and pictures about DalesRail. Please send them to [email protected] or Simon Clarke at [email protected]. Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer OL41 – Forest of Bowland and Ribblesdale Ordnance Survey Explorer OL2 – Yorkshire Dales Southern & Western areas. Hellifield is the first port of call on the Leeds – Carlisle railway for the Lancashire DalesRail service. In days gone by Hellifield existed for cattle and cattle dealers as well as for trains and railway workers and is much older than a first glance would indicate. This is how Jessica Lofthouse described the countryside and places around Hellifield (edited): John Ogilby in his map shows the way to Settle as crossing a moor. No road could be less like a moor than the modern highway, but the old coach road from Town Head at Long Preston climbed to the wild heights of Hunter Bark and dropped even more steeply into Settle. It is quite the best pedestrian way. I find it irresistible. I forgot I had intended to take the train to Settle. A green grass-grown way it is, open to the flax-coloured bents and miles of heather covered fells. The Craven old way of the Romans, the invading route of Angles and Danes penetrating from the Aire Gap, the drove road of shepherds and cattle men from Scotland, the only coach road for centuries, and still used by countryfolk to avoid tolls long after the lower turnpike road was made.
    [Show full text]