THIS peaceful scene says much about Huddersfield’s rural landscape and points towards a part of its history.
But to what does the inscription Hullen Edge 1859, refer?
Christopher Marsden, of Longwood, who has a passionate interest in the area’s architecture, spotted this carved cornerstone in the foreground of the picture.
The shot was taken from the corner of Blackley Road and Mucky Lane. The view looks across towards Old Lindley and Lindley Moor.
Christopher said: “The site of the stone is at least a mile from Hullen Edge, so it begs the question of what at Hullen Edge in 1859 is it from?
“In the distance are broken down 18th century field boundaries, a 20th century electricity pylon and on the horizon a 21st century mobile phone mast. Just beyond the horizon is the M62,” said Christopher.
At first glance, Christopher’s photograph seems to illustrate just another example of the beauty of the countryside right on our doorsteps.
But closer inspection reveals a wealth of detail and some indicators on how our lives have changed over centuries.
If you can tell us what the inscription is about then email us at: features@examiner.co.uk
Similarly, if you spot and photograph an unusual local monument or inscription, why not submit it to our Picture of the Week feature?
