11. Hetchell Crags, Woods, and Pompocali The Crags of gritstone stand some 30ft high, and 300 feet above sea level, in the centre of This map and its surrounds Hetchell Woods. They have a good selection of climbing routes in all grades from Diff. to 6a. The surrounding woods are mainly of oak, beech and ash. They include a 30 acre nature BARDSEY reserve established in 1967 and managed by Wildlife Trust. were compiled by Bardsey A Roman road, now a bridle path, from Rowley Grange crosses Bardsey Beck to the south of Ke s w Hetchell Woods and continues alongside the ancient earthworks of ick cum Be Pompocali. The origin of Pompocali is unknown, possibly of Roman residents to commemorate ck origin, or simply an early quarry site. SSca c a rrsd s d aale Ridge the Golden Jubilee Anniversary le R CCongrevesongreves id g RIGTON ne e La y le WWaya sdalesda Lane of Queen Elizabeth II reve car g Conngrev SScar A58A58 toto WetherbyWetherby & (A1M)(A1M) l C w Road o d by Parish Map a 1952 - 2002. e MMeado her P Wet aaddockd AAlbanslbans CCll 10. Village Green and Pond d SSecond o e c co k n V d At the ‘top’ of the village is an area known as ‘Old Bardsey’. iiewe AAvenue ne w v LLanea G e ton AvenuesAvenues e n ppton The Village Green is a peaceful, grassed area between the junction 1. Sport and Recreation 2. Church of The Blessed l u CCoom plp e FFir a i MMa of Tithe Barn and Smithy Lanes, and the Ginnel (a footpath rsst Aven t Eight acres of Parish land provides dedicated space for open-air activities. The Sportsfield A Sacrament v e leading down to the Bingley Arms). In the centre of the Green is n contains facilities for cricket, football and other formal games. The Clubhouse has a thriving uue e the pond, which in year 2000 was totally renovated and is only social membership. For the young, the Children’s Playground provides a popular, safe haven Built in 1934 as a Chapel of Ease to the Parish slowly reverting to its original form. to play on a variety of secure, specialised equipment. Alternative access direct to the of Sicklinghall. It is a focal point for the Roman Playground is planned. Catholic congregation in and around Bardsey. KEY Park Field is hidden behind the Mass is celebrated here on Sundays. The disused railway embankment but is Church is now under the care of the Roman Buildings Catholic Priest in the Parish of . k accessible to all for informal ec T B heh D Major Roads e

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ackmo are the focus of many village activities. ne the nave is a fine example of Norman work .The three bells were hung between Bl LLanea SSykeyke The Village (Trustees) Hall was built in MoorMoor AAllertonllerton GGolfolf 1674 and 1725; the clock was installed in 1900 and is still hand wound, daily, by local TToo SShadwellhadwell 1927. Alongside are the tennis courts and bowling green. At the northern end, the stone residents. The Roman numeral IV on the clock is quite unusual. Outside the supports of the Pinfold entrance are still present. entrance the sun-dial was placed in 1751. The lychgate forms a rustic entrance to the nene The Callister Hall was built in 1726 and served as the village school until 1951. It is e LaLa churchyard. To celebrate the Millennium the ladies of the village created four SSykyk BBrackenracken ParkPark owned by the Church, and is widely used by the community for activities ranging from seasonal tapestries which are displayed in the church. The church is open to all coffee mornings, play schools, and bridge. during daylight hours and historic details are displayed inside.

CCoal o a l Rd 867 Castle Hill possibly R 1173 King Henry 2nd takes 1751 Sundial installed 1899 Church bells repaired and 1929 Norman stone walls and 1938 Waysides building 1960 Castle Hill site is sold and 1970 Complete renovation of 1977 Silver Jubilee Celebrations d settled by Vikings. Bardsey from the monks in Churchyard. re-hung. moat found at Castle Hill. complete. enclosed. Bingley Arms interior. at Sportsfield. and restores to Crown. Fourth vicarage built Bowling Club opens The Corn Mill & land 9-10C Lower tower and other ne 18C Most of old houses built. 1909 Last of the Church major LLana 1942 Bingley Arms brewery 1971 Grange Close built on rn 1538 First recorded baptism in opposite Church. sold. parts of Church built. TTara 1200 Church north/south aisles, 3 Church bells installed. alterations begin. 1962 Congreves being built. Church. demolished. railway station site. CCoa o tower/chancel arches 1930 Cottage building on Castle 1978 Kisdorf Bridge opened 953AD Bingley Arms building a 1806 Church has major 1920 Bardsey Estate 500 acres 1964 Railway closes. l R d completed. 1669 William Congreve and property is sold at Hill prohibited. 1946 The Corn Mill dam filled. 1973 Last cricket game off Cornmills built known to exist. ne alterations. LanLa LLinging LLanane rn Baptized. auction. Electric light installed 1966 Village Green registered. Tithe Barn Lane. TTara 15-16C Old cottages built east of 1948 Woodacre Green building 1986 Bankfield developed 1086 Bardsey listed in BBrandon 1849 Second ‘Old Vicarage’ on in Church. First games at Sportsfield, ra Church and Tithe Barn 17C The Corn Mill built. 1923 Woodacre Cresent 1967 Hetchell Woods Nature Taarrn LLa n begins. Doomsday book as ane d Ginnel vacated. 1985 Playground Opens. o Keswick Lane. n area. building begins. 1932 The Drive building Reserve established. LLane belonging King William. a 1726 Callister School opened. Vicar moves to n 1951 Callister School closes. Bardsey twinned e Ghyll Cottage was first commences. 2000 Millennium Celebrations Castle Hill site. 1925 The Avenues developed. 1968 Bingley Bank building 1729 William Congreve died. New Bardsey School 1106 King Henry 1st grants BBr vicarage. with Kisdorf. in village. r andona 1935 Castle Hill to become a completed. n 1927 Village Hall opens. Bardsey to Nigel d 1868 Church organ installed. opens on Woodacre Lane. o nt 1500 Church North Chapel 1731 The family of Lane-Fox permanent open space. Moor Allerton Golf Club 1974 Second Bardsey School 2002 Golden Jubilee n ce Margaret Avenue starts. d’Aubigny. reesces BrandonBrandon NurseriesNurseries C added. become owners of Bardsey. 1877 Railway opened. building starts. Celebrations in village. Women’s Institute begins. 1937 Scarcroft Golf Club opens. 1957 Tennis Club opens. built on Woodacre Lane.

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