Cross Roads by halbergman
Cross Roads
Cross Roads is a small village situated near Keighley, in the heart of West Yorkshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes of the Brontë country, this charming locale is known for its rich history and tight-knit community. Keighley itself has been a significant market town since the Middle Ages, and the nearby hamlets, including Cross Roads, have benefited from this prominence.
The name “Cross Roads” is quite descriptive, as the village historically served as a convergence point for various routes through the countryside. Over the years, it has witnessed countless travelers, merchants, and settlers passing through, each leaving their unique imprint on the village’s tapestry. Architecturally, Cross Roads boasts a delightful mix of traditional stone-built houses and more modern constructions, reflecting its evolution over centuries. The village, while retaining its tranquil and bucolic charm, has always managed to keep pace with the changing times, making it a unique blend of the old and the new. A walk through its meandering lanes offers a glimpse into a bygone era, while also showcasing the dynamism of a community looking towards the future.
Created: 26 August 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cross Roads
Local History around Cross Roads
There are some historic monuments around including:
Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank FootLarge carved rock at hill top, north east of line of stone grouse butts on RivockLarge cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on RivockCup and ring marked rock 42m east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillarTwo cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on RivockCup and ring-marked rock north east of a wall junction on the southern flank of RivockCup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at RivockCup marked rock in forestry furrow on RivockSplit and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on RivockFive carved rocks near the edge of Rivock outcropLarge carved rock in the wall between grouse moor and forestry plantation on RivockCup marked rock near wall below Rivock EdgeCup marked rock just within afforested area north east of wall on RivockLow rock with one cup on unforested plateau at RivockCup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channelCup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at RivockCup marked rock on north side of barn, 100m north west of the Grey Stones FarmLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Castle Stead RingLate prehistoric enclosed settlement known as Catstones Ring on Catstones HillCup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantationCairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden MoorCairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden MoorCup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillarSix carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf CourseRock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones FarmRing cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor.
