Search results
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Greenodd like this: GREENODD, a village in Egton-cum-Newland chapelry, Ulverstone parish, Lancashire; on the Leven estuary, 3½ miles NNE of Ulverstone.
Oct 29, 2019 · THE village of Greenodd became a relatively quiet place when it was bypassed by the A590 but for centuries was a busy place of industry, commerce and transport by rail and water.
It might be hard to tell now but Greenodd once had a busy railway line running alongside it, as well as it's own station. The line was opened in 1869 as part of the new Furness Railway, which was connecting much of Furness with Lakeside for the easy transport of goods.
- Furness Hidden Heritage
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now. Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions. Help using this website. Data access. Historical photographs.
Historical Description. Greenodd, a village in Egton-cum-Newland chapelry, Ulverston parish, Lancashire, on the Leven estuary, 3½ miles NNE of Ulverston. It has a post, money order, and telegraph office under Ulverston, a station on the Furness railway, and also a wharf and timber and coal yards.
- Greenodd, Lancashire
Greenodd and adjacent Penny Bridge are the main districts in the Crake Valley. The River Crake flows into the estuary of the River Leven at Greenodd. History. The name Greenodd is of Scandinavian origin, the odd meaning ness (headland) in this case (the name translates literally as 'The Green Promontory').
Greenodd has a rich history, and there are several historic buildings in the village that are worth a visit. One of the most notable is St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a number of interesting architectural details, including a carved stone font and a medieval rood screen.
People also ask
Did Greenodd have a railway line?
Where is Greenodd?
How did Greenodd get to Ulverston?
