Grid reference SD8159
near to Mearbeck, North Yorkshire, England
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The A65 at Skir Beck, Long Preston
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Line of trees along farm track
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Skir Beck
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River Ribble Meander looking North
The Ribble between Rathmell and Long Preston experiences a sequence of tight meanders, causing frequent flooding.
Pen y Ghent can be seen in the far distance.
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Old Milestone by the A65, Skir Beck, Long Preston
Milestone by the A65, in parish of Long Preston (Craven District), near Skir Beck, 1 mile North of Long Preston, on bad bend.
Inscription reads:-
: SKIPTON / 12¾ MILES / KEIGHLEY / 22 MILES
: KEIGHLEY & KENDAL / (ROAD) / LONG... (more)
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Meanders in Ribblesdale
The River Ribble running from north [left] to south [right]. The crescent remains of an oxbow, the remains of a former meander, are visible near where the river approaches the road and railway. The Skipton-Hellifield road [A65] and railway... (more)
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Skir Beck Farm
The farm is adjacent to the A65 and main railway line.
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Flooded fields in Ribblesdale
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Old milestone
Another of the original 37 milestones set up on this route in 1893/94 for the West Riding CC. It is looking very sad in its rusty coat. There is no foundry name on the bevel but it could have been made by William Towler at the Globe... (more)
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A65 east passing Skir Beck Farm
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Grazing, Skir Beck
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New trees by the A65
Planted at the bottom of a hayfield.
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