Holgate Lane, Boston Spa
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Holgate Lane, Boston Spa
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 22 Nov 2007
Track leading down to the River Wharfe. The name 'Holgate' suggests a derivation of 'hollowgate' or a hollow way, which would be an apt description of this lane which is in a steep sided mini valley. Possibly an ancient route leading to a ford.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.906947
Longitude
-1.347881