Holme Beck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holme Beck |
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Holme Beck near Scholebrook Lane, Tong
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | England |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Ceremonial county | West Yorkshire |
| Metropolitan Borough | City of Bradford |
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| Main source | east of Ned Lane east of Holme Wood 53°46′39″N 1°42′00″W / 53.77750°N 1.70000°W |
| River mouth | junction with Tyersal Beck forming Pudsey Beck near Fulneck 53°46′46″N 1°40′6″W / 53.77944°N 1.66833°W |
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Holme Beck is a small stream, also known as a watercourse. It flows through the Tong area of the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England. This stream helps drain a shallow valley located east of the main dividing line between Bradford and Leeds.
Holme Beck is important for carrying water away from the local village. It flows under the West Coast Main Line railway. After that, it goes through a large marshy area called Holme Moss. Finally, it joins another river, the River Bela.
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Where Does Holme Beck Start and End?
Holme Beck originally started in the Holme Wood area. Its source was about 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. This was near where Knowleswood Primary School is today. The stream used to flow through the Valley Natural Play Park area. It also crossed Ned Lane.
The Hidden and Visible Parts of the Stream
Today, you can't see much of the stream's upper part. It has been covered up. Holme Beck becomes visible again east of Ned Lane. From there, it flows mostly towards the east. An unnamed stream joins it from the north.
Journey Through Old Mining Areas
The beck then passes near Charles Pit. This was an old coal mine that operated from 1884 to 1925. After this, the stream turns slightly towards the southeast. It flows past some old mine workings on its right side. Then, it goes under the bridge at Scholebrook Lane.
Joining Other Streams
Below the bridge, Holme Beck enters Park Wood. Here, it is joined by Kit Wood Beck from the southwest. Kit Wood Beck is named after a nearby woodland. Its source is north of Tong High School.
Holme Beck then turns towards the east-northeast. This is just south of Scholebrook Farm. Another stream, Peter's Shrog, joins it from the south. Peter's Shrog comes from a source east of Tong High School.
The Final Stretch
From this point, Holme Beck continues through Park Wood. It flows until it meets Tyersal Beck. This meeting point is at the edge of Fulneck Golf Course. It is just below 600 feet (183 meters) above sea level. When Holme Beck and Tyersal Beck join, they form a new stream called Pudsey Beck.
