Photos of Halton and the neighbouring hamlet of Aughton in the Lune Valley of Lancashire.
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ARKHOLME 01A - Church of St. John the Baptist
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Arkholme, Lancashire.
There has been a church on this site since about 1450. Initially it was a simple retangular building but the bellcote, west door and vestry were added in 1788. It was further restored in 1899 by Austin and Pailey of Lancaster. The church stands on the site of an ancient bailey and the 11th century motte can be seen to the north east of the church. This motte and bailey castle was built overlooking the river Lune and would have protected a medieval ford.
There has been a church on this site since about 1450. Initially it was a simple retangular building but the bellcote, west door and vestry were added in 1788. It was further restored in 1899 by Austin and Pailey of Lancaster. The church stands on the site of an ancient bailey and the 11th century motte can be seen to the north east of the church. This motte and bailey castle was built overlooking the river Lune and would have protected a medieval ford.
ARKHOLME 05A - Chapel Hill and the Church of St. John the Baptist
Chapel Hill and the Church of St. John the Baptist, Arkholme, Lancashire.
Chapel Hill is a late 11th century earthwork motte and bailey castle. The fortress was built on high ground to defend a medieval ford across the River Lune below. The bailey can no longer be seen but probably supports the church.
Chapel Hill is a late 11th century earthwork motte and bailey castle. The fortress was built on high ground to defend a medieval ford across the River Lune below. The bailey can no longer be seen but probably supports the church.
ARKHOLME 08A - Arkholme Methodist Chapel
The 1890 Wesleyan Chapel at Arkholme in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
AUGHTON 01A - St. Saviour's Church, Aughton
St. Saviour's Church, Aughton in Lancashire.
This pretty little church was built in 1864 to a design by the Lancaster architect E. G. Paley
This pretty little church was built in 1864 to a design by the Lancaster architect E. G. Paley
NETHER BURROW 01 - Roman stonework from Calacvm
A stone from Calacvm Roman Fort in a barn wall at Burrow in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
BURTON IN LONSDALE 02B - Burton in Lonsdale Castle
Burton in Lonsdale Castle, North Yorkshire.
A fine motte with two baileys, a large rectangular one to the west and a smaller semi crescent shaped one to the south-west. This view is from outside the western bailey, looking towards the motte. The castle probably never fulfilled a military role. Records from 1130 suggest that the garrison comprised a contract knight, 10 sergeants, a porter and a night watchman. It fell into disuse between 1322 and 1369.
NB: There is no public footpath to the castle. An unlocked gate off the A687 leads up some steps into the field. Although there were no signs that it was private property, there is no official right of way to it.
A fine motte with two baileys, a large rectangular one to the west and a smaller semi crescent shaped one to the south-west. This view is from outside the western bailey, looking towards the motte. The castle probably never fulfilled a military role. Records from 1130 suggest that the garrison comprised a contract knight, 10 sergeants, a porter and a night watchman. It fell into disuse between 1322 and 1369.
NB: There is no public footpath to the castle. An unlocked gate off the A687 leads up some steps into the field. Although there were no signs that it was private property, there is no official right of way to it.
BURTON IN LONSDALE 03A - All Saints church
All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire.
The church was built between 1868 and 1876, to a design by Austin and Paley of Lancaster.
The church was built between 1868 and 1876, to a design by Austin and Paley of Lancaster.
BURTON IN LONSDALE 09A - The Punchbowl
The Punchbowl, Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire.
An 18th century inn with 19th and 20th century additions.
An 18th century inn with 19th and 20th century additions.
HALTON 01A - St. Wilfrid's Church
St. Wilfrid's Church, Halton, Lancashire.
The tower of St. Wilfrid's dates from the 16th century, but the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1792 by Paley and Austin of Lancaster.
The tower of St. Wilfrid's dates from the 16th century, but the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1792 by Paley and Austin of Lancaster.
HALTON 04A - Anglo-Saxon carving, St Wilfrid's Church
Anglo-Saxon carving incorporated into the porch wall of St Wilfrid's Church, Halton In Lancashire.
Late 8th - 9th century carving of a bush with clippers.
Late 8th - 9th century carving of a bush with clippers.
HALTON 05A - High Cross, St. Wilfred's Church
High Cross at St. Wilfred's Church, Halton, Lancashire.
The overall height of this pre-Norman high cross is 4.5m. The 11th century decoration on the shaft shows scenes from the Viking legend of Sigurd the dragon slayer. Christianized symbols include St George and the dragon plus the four apostles, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The cross had been broken, but was repaired in the 19th century.
The overall height of this pre-Norman high cross is 4.5m. The 11th century decoration on the shaft shows scenes from the Viking legend of Sigurd the dragon slayer. Christianized symbols include St George and the dragon plus the four apostles, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The cross had been broken, but was repaired in the 19th century.
HALTON 05B - High Cross, St. Wilfred's Church
High Cross at St. Wilfred's Church, Halton, Lancashire.
HALTON 06A - Bradshaw Mausoleum
The 1765 Bradshaw family mausoleum in St Wilfrid's churchyard, Halton in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
HALTON 08A - Halton Motte and Bailey Castle
Motte and bailey castle and the war memorial at Halton, in the Lune Valley near Lancaster, Lancashire.
The two grassy mounds that lie close to St Wilfrid's Church in Halton are the site of a wooden motte and bailey castle. This defensive Norman fortification would have been a great vantage point to guard the Lune Valley. The keep would have stood on the higher motte The lower and larger oblong bailey would have held a fenced courtyard containing living accommodation and possibly an area for livestock.
The two grassy mounds that lie close to St Wilfrid's Church in Halton are the site of a wooden motte and bailey castle. This defensive Norman fortification would have been a great vantage point to guard the Lune Valley. The keep would have stood on the higher motte The lower and larger oblong bailey would have held a fenced courtyard containing living accommodation and possibly an area for livestock.
HALTON 13A - Tercet 8, Lancashire Witches Walk
Tercet 8, The Lancashire Witches Walk, Crook O'Lune, Halton, Lancashire.
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle. Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 'witches'.
This waymark at the Crook O'Lune is dedicated to Jane Bulcock. Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of 'The Lancashire Witches' poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 8:
"But that was then- when difference
made ghouls of neighbours; child beggars,
feral, filthy, threatened in their cowls."
The 51 mile walk, created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Lancashire Witches trial and hangings in 1612, runs between Barrowford and Lancaster Castle. Ten cast iron waymarkers created by Stephen Raw have been positioned along the route with each waymarker commemorating one of the 'witches'.
This waymark at the Crook O'Lune is dedicated to Jane Bulcock. Each waymark is inscribed with one tercet of 'The Lancashire Witches' poem by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy.
TERCET 8:
"But that was then- when difference
made ghouls of neighbours; child beggars,
feral, filthy, threatened in their cowls."
HALTON 14A - Witches 400 Tercet 8: Jane Bulcock
Tercet 8 of The Lancashire Witches Walk beside East Railway Bridge at the Crook O'Lune, Halton, Lancashire.
HALTON 15A - East Railway Bridge
Crook O'Lune East Viaduct, Halton, Lancashire.
Built in 1880 for the Midland Railway to carry the line between Lancaster and Wennington. The bridge was refurbished in 2013 to carry the cycleway and footpath linking Caton and Halton with the River Lune Millennium Park in Lancaster.
Built in 1880 for the Midland Railway to carry the line between Lancaster and Wennington. The bridge was refurbished in 2013 to carry the cycleway and footpath linking Caton and Halton with the River Lune Millennium Park in Lancaster.
HALTON 16A - The River Lune
A northerly view up the River Lune from the disused railway bridge at the Crook O'Lune, Lancashire.
HALTON 18A - Halton Lune Hydro
Halton Lune Hydro, one of the biggest community owned hydro-electric schemes in the UK is on the River Lune at Halton near Lancaster in Lancashire.
HALTON 20A - Old Iron Toll Bridge
The Old Iron Toll Bridge, Halton, Lancashire.
The first bridge to cross the River Lune on this site was built in 1849 so that Halton villagers could access their railway station safely following the death of 8 workers when a ferry capsized. That first toll bridge was washed away in 1869 and another in 1913. The present bridge was then built using parts from the old Greyhound Bridge that was being demolished in Lancaster. The bridge ceased to be a toll bridge in the 1960s.
The first bridge to cross the River Lune on this site was built in 1849 so that Halton villagers could access their railway station safely following the death of 8 workers when a ferry capsized. That first toll bridge was washed away in 1869 and another in 1913. The present bridge was then built using parts from the old Greyhound Bridge that was being demolished in Lancaster. The bridge ceased to be a toll bridge in the 1960s.
HALTON 21A - Halton Railway Station
The old Halton Railway Station, Halton, Lancashire.
The station was opened in 1849 for the "Little" North Western Railway. It was linked to Halton village by a railway-owned narrow toll bridge across the River Lune. The original timber station was destroyed by fire in 1907, but was rebuilt with brick and timber. The station and line from Wennington to Morecambe were closed in 1966 and the line has now made a pleasant footpath and cycleway along the banks of the River Lune.
The station was opened in 1849 for the "Little" North Western Railway. It was linked to Halton village by a railway-owned narrow toll bridge across the River Lune. The original timber station was destroyed by fire in 1907, but was rebuilt with brick and timber. The station and line from Wennington to Morecambe were closed in 1966 and the line has now made a pleasant footpath and cycleway along the banks of the River Lune.
HALTON 24A - Woodland walk
An autumn walk in the woods by the River Lune at Halton near Lancaster in Lancashire.
HALTON 25B - Fishing for minnows
On the banks of the River Lune at Halton in Lancashire.
Young boy fishing for minnows using a cordial bottle tied to a length of string.
Young boy fishing for minnows using a cordial bottle tied to a length of string.
MELLING 01A - St. Wilfred's Church
St. Wilfred's Church, Melling, Lancashire.
Parts of the the fabric of the church date back to the 13th century, but most of the building is 15th century.
Grade 1 listed.
Parts of the the fabric of the church date back to the 13th century, but most of the building is 15th century.
Grade 1 listed.
MELLING 10A - Melling Hall
Melling Hall, Melling, Lancashire.
Melling Hall was designed in the 18th century with the Georgian era’s neo-classical architectural influence. The milestone is also 18th century and both structures are Grade 11 Listed.
Melling Hall was designed in the 18th century with the Georgian era’s neo-classical architectural influence. The milestone is also 18th century and both structures are Grade 11 Listed.
TUNSTALL 01A - Church of St John the Baptist
The Church of John the Baptist, Tunstall, Lancashire.
The church was built in 1415 with some 13th century remains and 16th century alterations. It was restored in 1907 by Austin and Paley. A Roman votive stone has been built into the surround of a window in the north aisle (strangely laid on its side).
A painting of the 'Lamentation of Christ' had hung in the church for over 200 years and was only discovered to be the work of Francesco Montemezzano (1540-1602) after featuring on the BBC programme, 'Fake or Fortune' in July 2015.
The church was attended by the Bronte sisters while they attended school at Cowan Bridge.
Grade 1 Listed.
The church was built in 1415 with some 13th century remains and 16th century alterations. It was restored in 1907 by Austin and Paley. A Roman votive stone has been built into the surround of a window in the north aisle (strangely laid on its side).
A painting of the 'Lamentation of Christ' had hung in the church for over 200 years and was only discovered to be the work of Francesco Montemezzano (1540-1602) after featuring on the BBC programme, 'Fake or Fortune' in July 2015.
The church was attended by the Bronte sisters while they attended school at Cowan Bridge.
Grade 1 Listed.
TUNSTALL 08A - St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos
St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos in the Church of John the Baptist at Tunstall in Lancashire.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
Josefina de Vasconcellos (1904- 2005) was of Brazilian descent, but spent most of her life in the Lake District, Cumbria. With her last commission in 2001, she was recognised as the world's oldest working sculptor. Throughout her life she was heavily involved in charitable causes for disadvantaged young people and in 1985 was awarded the Order of the British Empire for setting up the Harriet Trust for disabled children.
TUNSTALL 09A - St John by Josefina de Vasconcellos
St Michael by Josefina de Vasconcellos in the Church of John the Baptist at Tunstall in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
TUNSTALL 12A - The Old Schoolhouse
The Old School House of 1753 at Tunstall in Lancashire.
The lintel above the right-hand window is a carved medieval grave slab.
The lintel above the right-hand window is a carved medieval grave slab.
TUNSTALL 15A - Milestone
Mid 19th century milestone on the A683 at Tunstall in the Lune Valley, Lancashire.
WENNINGTON 04A - The Village Pound
The 19th century village pound or pinfold at Wennington in Lancashire.
This enclosed area, next to Wennington Bridge was used to contain stray animals until their owner paid a fee for their release.
This enclosed area, next to Wennington Bridge was used to contain stray animals until their owner paid a fee for their release.
WENNINGTON 05A - The Village Pump
Village water pump at Wennington, Lancashire.
This 'Colonial' or 'Cottage pump' was advertised in the 1897 catalogue of pump manufactures, Joseph Evans and Sons of Wolverhampton.
This 'Colonial' or 'Cottage pump' was advertised in the 1897 catalogue of pump manufactures, Joseph Evans and Sons of Wolverhampton.
WENNINGTON 20A - Clintsfield Colliery
Clintsfield Colliery near Wennington in the parish of Tatham, Lancashire.
Clintsfield Colliery was an 18th-19th century small scale coal mining operation. The engine house with remains of the boiler house and large chimney stump survive in a somewhat ruinous state. The mine closed in the mid 19th century. The engine house is a Grade 11 listed building and the whole field showing signs of shaft mounds and a gin circle is classed as a scheduled historical monument.
The colliery is on private land. No public access.
Clintsfield Colliery was an 18th-19th century small scale coal mining operation. The engine house with remains of the boiler house and large chimney stump survive in a somewhat ruinous state. The mine closed in the mid 19th century. The engine house is a Grade 11 listed building and the whole field showing signs of shaft mounds and a gin circle is classed as a scheduled historical monument.
The colliery is on private land. No public access.
WENNINGTON 20B - Clintsfield Colliery
Shaft mounds at Clintsfield Colliery near Wennington in the parish of Tatham, Lancashire.
WHITTINGTON 01A - St. Michael's Church
Church of St. Michael, Whittington, Lancashire.
The church stands on the site of an old motte and bailey castle. There has been a church here since 1200, but the oldest part of the current building is the 15th century tower. The rest of the church was greatly restored in 1875 by Austin and Pailey.
The church stands on the site of an old motte and bailey castle. There has been a church here since 1200, but the oldest part of the current building is the 15th century tower. The rest of the church was greatly restored in 1875 by Austin and Pailey.
WHITTINGTON 05A - Millennium mosaic of St. Michael
Maggie Howarth's millennium pebble mosaic of St Michael outside the churchyard of St. Michael's Church at Whittington in Lancashire.
WHITTINGTON 20A - Haweswater Aqueduct
Haweswater Aqueduct spanning the River Lune near Whittington, Lancashire.
