Swindon Lane, Kirkby Overblow
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Swindon Lane, Kirkby Overblow
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 30 Jan 2009
Houses on Swindon Lane in the village centre. In medieval times Kirkby Overblow was a centre for iron ore smelting [the 'Overblow' may have connections with smelting], with local low grade ores being brought here from locations mainly west and north of the village. This industry appears to have ended by the beginning of the 15th century, and Kirkby became just another agricultural settlement - until the age of the commuter.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.937539
Longitude
-1.505519