The CC Trig Point bagger thread, now incorporating other interesting geographs

[classic33]

Not a bench mark but probably a pirates grave ⚓ St Marys church opposite Eel pie island in Twickenham .

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Or a member of the Knights Templar

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I'd been to meet a friend this morning, as it's probably the last time I'll see her before she (& hubby) move to Lincolnshire

Anyways... I was riding back along Aberford Road (A642), past the site of the demolished St Peters Church at Stanley, when a white shape attracted my eye
I'd ridden the same way on my 'out'. but not noticed it
I last came down that road about a month ago, and I'm certain it wasn't there then

It's hollow, presumably pressed/welded into shape
I'll guess that 'Burnley' (Lancashire.... ), 'Derby' are of significance to the family who arranged it (as neither of them are reached via Aberford Road
It became the 'Wakefield and Aberford Turnpike Road' during 1788 - 1789

The Church was to the left, on a mound, behind the stone wall
The M62, is a couple of miles further down the road (in the direction I'm looking), at junction 30

This is looking in the opposite direction, towards Wakefield; https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2734899
(it's located at the end of the wall, to the left of the picture)

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Or a member of the Knights Templar

There's a few houses at Colton (east side of Leeds) with the 'Templar Cross' on them
Although it was used as a sign, by the Manor of Whitkirk


View: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212463320570334&set=a.10205511838227620&type=3&theater


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[PeteXXX]

A couple of bits & pieces from a stroll around the Kingsley area of Northampton, today.

Both on the old John Lobb shoe factory.

And one of the tram/bus stops in the town.

Happy Christmas to all the fellow Trig-hunters here 🎅

 

[classic33]

There's a few houses at Colton (east side of Leeds) with the 'Templar Cross' on them
Although it was used as a sign, by the Manor of Whitkirk


View: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212463320570334&set=a.10205511838227620&type=3&theater


View: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212463317970269&set=a.10205511838227620&type=3&theater


View: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212463322570384&set=a.10205511838227620&type=3&theater

Previously land owned by the Knights Templar, prior to 1308.
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/yorks/vol3/pp256-260

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Previously land owned by the Knights Templar, prior to 1308.
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/yorks/vol3/pp256-260

Yep, hence the name of the 'big house'
Temple (Templar) Newsam

Oh, & there's also Temple Hirst, further east (along the River Aire, between Eggborough & Goole)


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[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken this morning
#1

Called in at Nostell Priory to take a few photos
It's on the A638 'Wakefield - Doncaster TurnPike Road' at Wragby
It was very busy indeed with families/dog-walkers/etc....!!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell

Sadly, I've not run this year (due initially to a knee problem), but it was my 'home' ParkRun, with probably 70 runs there

I knew that 'House' had a mark but the 25" OS showed it in (presumably) an awkward spot, as I knew there was a fence between it & me
But, no, it was visible


it's roughly in-line with my rear wheel


https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...huntwick-with-foulby-and-nostell#.XgIlM3d2vIU

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5099488

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken this morning
#2

Called in at Nostell Priory to take a few photos
It's on the A638 'Wakefield - Doncaster TurnPike Road' at Wragby
It was very busy indeed with families/dog-walkers/etc....!!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell

After photographing the 'House' benchmark I headed down to the Bridge at the Lower Lake, & the Boathouse
(run over 4 times in the ParkRun, both 'outs' & both 'backs')



BM's by my front wheel



Cast-iron railings on the bridge


The Cascade, as the run-off forms Hardwick Beck, which joins Went Beck at Went Lane (to the south of Purston), which then turns into the River Went, & flows through the (eponymously named) Wentbridge





https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5836479

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...huntwick-with-foulby-and-nostell#.XgInKXd2vIU

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5875451

The BoatHouse is empty though

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4297911

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken this morning
#3

Called in at Nostell Priory to take a few photos
It's on the A638 'Wakefield - Doncaster TurnPike Road' at Wragby
It was very busy indeed with families/dog-walkers/etc....!!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell

After crossing the bridge, instead of following the ParkRun loop, through the Lower Lake Copse, it was up the carriage drive to the Obelisk Lodge
Originally a Gate-Lodge, from the North, & lived in until the 50s!!!
Designed by Robert Adams, & restored in the 1990s



It's on the left corner, bike remained in same location as above

There's still fireplaces in the rooms, this is through the open door (no roof)


Inside the two main rooms (accessed from the driveway (inside the arch)






https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...huntwick-with-foulby-and-nostell#.XgIqxXd2vIU

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3535348
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5479138

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken this morning
#4

Called in at Nostell Priory to take a few photos
It's on the A638 'Wakefield - Doncaster TurnPike Road' at Wragby
It was very busy indeed with families/dog-walkers/etc....!!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell

After heading back out of the grounds, there was a brief call into Wragby Church, which is in the Priory grounds
Sorry, but it was awkward to photograph due to trees from the south, & sunlight from the north

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...arish-church-huntwick-with-foulby-and-nostell
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/228800




Below the tower

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken this morning
#5

Called in at Nostell Priory to take a few photos
It's on the A638 'Wakefield - Doncaster TurnPike Road' at Wragby
It was very busy indeed with families/dog-walkers/etc....!!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell

One last port of call
The (as I always believed it to have been) Tithe Barn, now offices, & 14th Century in origin
I've been in it once, when my wife had her company offices in another building in the 'Home Farm' (1 )

https://britishlistedbuildings.co.u...huntwick-with-foulby-and-nostell#.XgIt3Hd2vIU

Seen here to the right; https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1894671
The rear-façade; https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6108852

1. A few years ago, must have been not long after 'we' moved in
No date, but it's quite a few years since we had that Volvo (pre - 2009?)
'We' moved out of there in (I think) 2017
A638 Wakefield - Doncaster road, at the other side of the wall

 

[biggs682]

A new benchmark for me on All Saints in Tilbrook

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Had a little break to move east to a new Mhor Towers..
a new area for me to fully explore
got four marks on a random cycle t'other day..
Here is a couple
Plean, Church

Kirkintilloch, Bridge...

Passed this one on a busy road many a time(car) and decided to cycle out to it...
Happy holidays to all baggers(and lurkers)

 

[Drago]

Spotted by me today on the wall of the grounds at Buckingham Palace

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Not today, or even this week

Pinderfields General Hospital
Wakefield


Memorial to 2 murdered 'Plastic Surgeons'

I wasn't working there then (started March '97), but Joanne (g/f, & wife since '98) was working on R Ward, & on 'Lock-Down' till the murderer was found

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/new...g-him-would-breach-his-human-rights-1-2558812

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/new...unit-named-in-honour-of-murder-pair-1-2412085

Can't find a picture on Geograph, but it's behind Rowan House (building opposite Main Entrance)


EDIT; Monday 31st @ 10:04
After all this time, it was only created/unveiled earlier this year