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The end of the line at The Old Crossing, Holmebeck Lane
The truncated low embankment of the former Northallerton - Harrogate railway line. About 1km north of the former Melmerby Junction.
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Windpump, Middleton Quernhow
Middleton Quernhow, well-signposted from the A1, is little more than a small collection of farm buildings.
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Middleton Quernhow
Looking southward.
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Field and Hedgerow on Cow Close Hill
As seen from the lane to the south of Middleton Quernhow
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Silicar Lane
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Bus shelter at Middleton Quernhow Lane End
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Middleton Green Lane Gates
This former LNER crossing on Holmebeck Lane was 33 miles from Leeds and 26 miles from Stockton. A picture of the crossing from a passing train can be seen at Link.
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Entering Middleton Quernhow
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Holmebeck Lane, east of the former railway crossing
Heading south-east.
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The Old Hall in Middleton Quernhow
The house was originally built in the early part of the 17th century, and by the early 20th century it was still complete although roofless.
Since then it has slowly fallen into disrepair, despite being a Grade II Listed Building.
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Middleton Quernhow Hall
It was already being referred to as Old Hall as early as 1856. Now Grade II listed. Apparently the "township" used to belong to the Herberts, to one of whom, Sir Thomas Herbert, Charles I, a short time before his execution in... (more)
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Middleton Quernhow
As the daffodils fade, they are replaced by dandelions on the green at Middleton Quernhow.
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