Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society
THE PARISH AS IT IS TODAY
From Potterton to Barwick-in-Elmet
This information is provided by the Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society.
POTTERTON BRIDGEFrom Potterton Bridge the lane climbs up into Potteron Lane, Barwick-in-Elmet. The picture shows the entry into the village on a spring day (13th April 2002). The floral display on the left is the work of volunteers under the "Barwick in Bloom" scheme which has brought awards to the village for its floral displays. At point where the flower planting starts there is a stone bearing the village's name to greet visitors to the village.
The photograph is deceptive in that the hill looks less steep than it is in reality. Half way up the hill at the side of the footpath is a seat for the weary.
THE CHURCH FROM POTTERTON LANE
This is the view greeting you as you enter the centre of the village (photographed on 13th April 2002). The church has seldom been photographed from the north. At the bend in the lane is the entrance to the grave yard. The trees on the left hide the chancel and the vestry of the church.The garden seen on the right is the site of cottages demolished before 1960. One cottage remained and has been extensively modified - the edge of which can just be seen. One of the cottages was used as the Guard Room for the Home Guard in the Second World War. It was close to the church tower which was manned as a lookout post. The tower offered a good view over the surrounding countryside so that any parachute invasion would be seen.