Barwick dates back to between 200-600BC. There are major Iron Age and Norman earthworks in the centre of the village called Wendel Hill and Hall Tower Hill. There is reference to an agricultural settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086. From a taxation survey, it is known that in 1379 there were 197 adults living in about 100 households.
For some time the Manor of Barwick and Scholes was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family of Parlington and Lotherton.
The village of Barwick-in-Elmet has an unusual feature - a hillfort. But what was it used for? What can it tell us about the past? From the Iron Age to WW2, this hillfort holds a fascinating history.
published: 05 Jun 2021
All Saints Church, Barwick-In-Elmet (Leeds)
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestry was added; while from 1844–55 the church was restored by developer G. Fowler Jones of York to designs by architect Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869 new parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was Grade II* listed on 22 July 1986.
published: 25 Oct 2022
Near Miss - Idiot Car Driver - Barwick in Elmet VW Fox YB59GWY
This car driver came out of a side road without looking. I had to swerve to avoid crashing into him. The car is a VW Fox Reg No. YB59GWY
published: 05 May 2012
Barwick in Elmet
Up the hill from Cock Beck, which is a fair excuse for riding slowly. I suppose I could have stopped outside the Gascoigne Arms and taken a photo of the maypole.
published: 19 Feb 2021
BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES: Leeds Parish #24 of 38
For much of its history though, this village supported a mainly agricultural community. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century many residents were employed in the local mining industry Today, whilst still having a rural agricultural feel, the village supports many trades as well as housing for people who work in Leeds and York.
For a time the Manor was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family. That’s a familiar name around here. You may recall them from the Parlington and Lotherton episodes. That’s why part of the village bears the Gascoigne name. If we’re talking major historical figures, you also can’t leave out William of Orange
Some scholars believe that the capital of the kingdom of Elmet was at or close to here. There are some bits of evidence which suggest this mi...
The Harrogate Band marching at Barwick in Elmet 2011
The Harrogate Band marching at Barwick in Elmet 2011 as part of their tri-annual maypole celebrations.
published: 30 May 2011
Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School- Spring Has Sprung - April 2021
As we enter the season of Spring, Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School would like to share with you all some of the moments of joy and wonder that school has to offer. Brighter days are coming!
published: 01 Apr 2021
Sledging in Barwick in Elmet
My son on the slopes of Tower Hill in Barwick in Elmet, Leeds UK
The village of Barwick-in-Elmet has an unusual feature - a hillfort. But what was it used for? What can it tell us about the past? From the Iron Age to WW2, thi...
The village of Barwick-in-Elmet has an unusual feature - a hillfort. But what was it used for? What can it tell us about the past? From the Iron Age to WW2, this hillfort holds a fascinating history.
The village of Barwick-in-Elmet has an unusual feature - a hillfort. But what was it used for? What can it tell us about the past? From the Iron Age to WW2, this hillfort holds a fascinating history.
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestr...
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestry was added; while from 1844–55 the church was restored by developer G. Fowler Jones of York to designs by architect Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869 new parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was Grade II* listed on 22 July 1986.
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestry was added; while from 1844–55 the church was restored by developer G. Fowler Jones of York to designs by architect Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869 new parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was Grade II* listed on 22 July 1986.
Up the hill from Cock Beck, which is a fair excuse for riding slowly. I suppose I could have stopped outside the Gascoigne Arms and taken a photo of the maypole...
Up the hill from Cock Beck, which is a fair excuse for riding slowly. I suppose I could have stopped outside the Gascoigne Arms and taken a photo of the maypole.
Up the hill from Cock Beck, which is a fair excuse for riding slowly. I suppose I could have stopped outside the Gascoigne Arms and taken a photo of the maypole.
For much of its history though, this village supported a mainly agricultural community. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century many residents w...
For much of its history though, this village supported a mainly agricultural community. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century many residents were employed in the local mining industry Today, whilst still having a rural agricultural feel, the village supports many trades as well as housing for people who work in Leeds and York.
For a time the Manor was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family. That’s a familiar name around here. You may recall them from the Parlington and Lotherton episodes. That’s why part of the village bears the Gascoigne name. If we’re talking major historical figures, you also can’t leave out William of Orange
Some scholars believe that the capital of the kingdom of Elmet was at or close to here. There are some bits of evidence which suggest this might well have been the case. Hall Tower Earthworks are made up of a huge mound and a circular ditch which originally comprised part of a large Iron Age fort centred on Wendel Hill. The site was later a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
The Gascoigne Arms claim the maypole here is the tallest in Europe. Every three years, the maypole is lowered, inspected, maintained and re-erected for the maypole festival celebrations. During the raising ceremony, it is tradition for a local villager to climb all the way to the top of the pole, to spin weather vane, in the shape of a fox - a custom thought to bring good luck to the village
And all of that is only within one part of the parish. You have to then factor in its near neighbour with it’s World Peace Flame…because this is BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES.
****
My name is Andy. I am armed with a car, a GoPro and an unhealthy amount of time on my hands.
Join me as I try to visit every single parish in the City of Leeds. There are 38. Here's the TWENTY-FOURTH one – Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
#BarwickinElmetandScholes, #Barwick, #Elmet, #WestYorkshire, #Scholes, #Maypole, #HallTowerHill, #Leeds, #Kiddal, #Potterton, #Parish,
Potterton Hall:
By Drjanegilbert - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47543225
Potterton Bridge:
By RichTea, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9258813
Milestone on the A64:
By C Minto, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=102584950
Morwick Hall:
https://nicelocal.co.uk/leeds/building/draw_ltd/
Chippy’s Quarry:
https://www.fishadviser.co.uk/fishery/3256/Chippies-Quarry
Osman House:
https://www.thedtgroup.org/osman-house
World Peace Flame:
https://www.worldpeaceflame.org/blog/2018/09/01/how-the-world-peace-flame-was-created/
Jack Heaps:
https://barwickandscholespc.org/amenities/jack-heaps-field/
Community Orchard:
https://barwickinbloom.org/orchard/
The Black Swan:
https://www.foodanddrinkguides.co.uk/england/yorkshire-and-humber/leeds/barwick-elmet/black-swan
Jubilee Gardens:
https://barwickinbloom.org/jubilee-gardens/
The Gascoigne Arms:
https://gascoignearms.co.uk/
Village Hall:
https://www.barwickvillagehall.org/
Demographics:
http://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/yorkshireandthehumber/admin/leeds/E04000190__barwick_in_elmet_and_scho/
Zoopla:
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/leeds/scholes/
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/barwick-in-elmet/
Pastdays:
https://www.pastdays.co.uk/about
Some of the following music tracks may appear in this video:
Brendan Perkins - “Foxsnow” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEwmHysPvRw
Brendan Perkins - “Mickey's House” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buHFRihWVaA
The Keyhouse - "Voices" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GoARyUtGag
The Keyhouse - "Circles" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aflfu-nflq0
Helen Flunder - "Sun" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJlnteDLTpM
Helen Flunder - “Angels” (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eh3ZzvmEA0
Helen Flunder - “C Song” (H. Flunder)
https://youtu.be/hMmBEa4bf0k
I have me a Facebook page too!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Village-Idiot-226069228730989
And now an INSTAGRAM - @andythevillageidiot
Come and join The Village People! (Subscribers only!)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037756120085304
Please consider buying me a coffee to support the channel! The more I get the faster I'll get to your parish! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevillageidiot
For much of its history though, this village supported a mainly agricultural community. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century many residents were employed in the local mining industry Today, whilst still having a rural agricultural feel, the village supports many trades as well as housing for people who work in Leeds and York.
For a time the Manor was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family. That’s a familiar name around here. You may recall them from the Parlington and Lotherton episodes. That’s why part of the village bears the Gascoigne name. If we’re talking major historical figures, you also can’t leave out William of Orange
Some scholars believe that the capital of the kingdom of Elmet was at or close to here. There are some bits of evidence which suggest this might well have been the case. Hall Tower Earthworks are made up of a huge mound and a circular ditch which originally comprised part of a large Iron Age fort centred on Wendel Hill. The site was later a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
The Gascoigne Arms claim the maypole here is the tallest in Europe. Every three years, the maypole is lowered, inspected, maintained and re-erected for the maypole festival celebrations. During the raising ceremony, it is tradition for a local villager to climb all the way to the top of the pole, to spin weather vane, in the shape of a fox - a custom thought to bring good luck to the village
And all of that is only within one part of the parish. You have to then factor in its near neighbour with it’s World Peace Flame…because this is BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES.
****
My name is Andy. I am armed with a car, a GoPro and an unhealthy amount of time on my hands.
Join me as I try to visit every single parish in the City of Leeds. There are 38. Here's the TWENTY-FOURTH one – Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
#BarwickinElmetandScholes, #Barwick, #Elmet, #WestYorkshire, #Scholes, #Maypole, #HallTowerHill, #Leeds, #Kiddal, #Potterton, #Parish,
Potterton Hall:
By Drjanegilbert - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47543225
Potterton Bridge:
By RichTea, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9258813
Milestone on the A64:
By C Minto, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=102584950
Morwick Hall:
https://nicelocal.co.uk/leeds/building/draw_ltd/
Chippy’s Quarry:
https://www.fishadviser.co.uk/fishery/3256/Chippies-Quarry
Osman House:
https://www.thedtgroup.org/osman-house
World Peace Flame:
https://www.worldpeaceflame.org/blog/2018/09/01/how-the-world-peace-flame-was-created/
Jack Heaps:
https://barwickandscholespc.org/amenities/jack-heaps-field/
Community Orchard:
https://barwickinbloom.org/orchard/
The Black Swan:
https://www.foodanddrinkguides.co.uk/england/yorkshire-and-humber/leeds/barwick-elmet/black-swan
Jubilee Gardens:
https://barwickinbloom.org/jubilee-gardens/
The Gascoigne Arms:
https://gascoignearms.co.uk/
Village Hall:
https://www.barwickvillagehall.org/
Demographics:
http://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/yorkshireandthehumber/admin/leeds/E04000190__barwick_in_elmet_and_scho/
Zoopla:
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/leeds/scholes/
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/barwick-in-elmet/
Pastdays:
https://www.pastdays.co.uk/about
Some of the following music tracks may appear in this video:
Brendan Perkins - “Foxsnow” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEwmHysPvRw
Brendan Perkins - “Mickey's House” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buHFRihWVaA
The Keyhouse - "Voices" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GoARyUtGag
The Keyhouse - "Circles" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aflfu-nflq0
Helen Flunder - "Sun" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJlnteDLTpM
Helen Flunder - “Angels” (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eh3ZzvmEA0
Helen Flunder - “C Song” (H. Flunder)
https://youtu.be/hMmBEa4bf0k
I have me a Facebook page too!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Village-Idiot-226069228730989
And now an INSTAGRAM - @andythevillageidiot
Come and join The Village People! (Subscribers only!)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037756120085304
Please consider buying me a coffee to support the channel! The more I get the faster I'll get to your parish! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevillageidiot
As we enter the season of Spring, Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School would like to share with you all some of the moments of joy and wonder that ...
As we enter the season of Spring, Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School would like to share with you all some of the moments of joy and wonder that school has to offer. Brighter days are coming!
As we enter the season of Spring, Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School would like to share with you all some of the moments of joy and wonder that school has to offer. Brighter days are coming!
The village of Barwick-in-Elmet has an unusual feature - a hillfort. But what was it used for? What can it tell us about the past? From the Iron Age to WW2, this hillfort holds a fascinating history.
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestry was added; while from 1844–55 the church was restored by developer G. Fowler Jones of York to designs by architect Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869 new parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was Grade II* listed on 22 July 1986.
Up the hill from Cock Beck, which is a fair excuse for riding slowly. I suppose I could have stopped outside the Gascoigne Arms and taken a photo of the maypole.
For much of its history though, this village supported a mainly agricultural community. From the late 17th century until the early 20th century many residents were employed in the local mining industry Today, whilst still having a rural agricultural feel, the village supports many trades as well as housing for people who work in Leeds and York.
For a time the Manor was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family. That’s a familiar name around here. You may recall them from the Parlington and Lotherton episodes. That’s why part of the village bears the Gascoigne name. If we’re talking major historical figures, you also can’t leave out William of Orange
Some scholars believe that the capital of the kingdom of Elmet was at or close to here. There are some bits of evidence which suggest this might well have been the case. Hall Tower Earthworks are made up of a huge mound and a circular ditch which originally comprised part of a large Iron Age fort centred on Wendel Hill. The site was later a Norman motte-and-bailey castle.
The Gascoigne Arms claim the maypole here is the tallest in Europe. Every three years, the maypole is lowered, inspected, maintained and re-erected for the maypole festival celebrations. During the raising ceremony, it is tradition for a local villager to climb all the way to the top of the pole, to spin weather vane, in the shape of a fox - a custom thought to bring good luck to the village
And all of that is only within one part of the parish. You have to then factor in its near neighbour with it’s World Peace Flame…because this is BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES.
****
My name is Andy. I am armed with a car, a GoPro and an unhealthy amount of time on my hands.
Join me as I try to visit every single parish in the City of Leeds. There are 38. Here's the TWENTY-FOURTH one – Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
#BarwickinElmetandScholes, #Barwick, #Elmet, #WestYorkshire, #Scholes, #Maypole, #HallTowerHill, #Leeds, #Kiddal, #Potterton, #Parish,
Potterton Hall:
By Drjanegilbert - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=47543225
Potterton Bridge:
By RichTea, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9258813
Milestone on the A64:
By C Minto, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=102584950
Morwick Hall:
https://nicelocal.co.uk/leeds/building/draw_ltd/
Chippy’s Quarry:
https://www.fishadviser.co.uk/fishery/3256/Chippies-Quarry
Osman House:
https://www.thedtgroup.org/osman-house
World Peace Flame:
https://www.worldpeaceflame.org/blog/2018/09/01/how-the-world-peace-flame-was-created/
Jack Heaps:
https://barwickandscholespc.org/amenities/jack-heaps-field/
Community Orchard:
https://barwickinbloom.org/orchard/
The Black Swan:
https://www.foodanddrinkguides.co.uk/england/yorkshire-and-humber/leeds/barwick-elmet/black-swan
Jubilee Gardens:
https://barwickinbloom.org/jubilee-gardens/
The Gascoigne Arms:
https://gascoignearms.co.uk/
Village Hall:
https://www.barwickvillagehall.org/
Demographics:
http://www.citypopulation.de/en/uk/yorkshireandthehumber/admin/leeds/E04000190__barwick_in_elmet_and_scho/
Zoopla:
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/leeds/scholes/
https://www.zoopla.co.uk/house-prices/barwick-in-elmet/
Pastdays:
https://www.pastdays.co.uk/about
Some of the following music tracks may appear in this video:
Brendan Perkins - “Foxsnow” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEwmHysPvRw
Brendan Perkins - “Mickey's House” (B. Perkins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buHFRihWVaA
The Keyhouse - "Voices" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GoARyUtGag
The Keyhouse - "Circles" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aflfu-nflq0
Helen Flunder - "Sun" (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJlnteDLTpM
Helen Flunder - “Angels” (H. Flunder)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Eh3ZzvmEA0
Helen Flunder - “C Song” (H. Flunder)
https://youtu.be/hMmBEa4bf0k
I have me a Facebook page too!
https://www.facebook.com/The-Village-Idiot-226069228730989
And now an INSTAGRAM - @andythevillageidiot
Come and join The Village People! (Subscribers only!)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037756120085304
Please consider buying me a coffee to support the channel! The more I get the faster I'll get to your parish! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevillageidiot
As we enter the season of Spring, Barwick-in-Elmet Church of England Primary School would like to share with you all some of the moments of joy and wonder that school has to offer. Brighter days are coming!
Barwick dates back to between 200-600BC. There are major Iron Age and Norman earthworks in the centre of the village called Wendel Hill and Hall Tower Hill. There is reference to an agricultural settlement in the Domesday Book of 1086. From a taxation survey, it is known that in 1379 there were 197 adults living in about 100 households.
For some time the Manor of Barwick and Scholes was in the ownership of the Gascoigne family of Parlington and Lotherton.