Comments on: The Arches, Sawley, Lancashire

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:26:15 +0000

In reply to Valerie Greaves. Good evening Valerie. If your father visited Sawley Abbey when he was younger he would have seen the two arches over the road. The arch, the abbey and the backdrop of Pendle Hill make a lovely ensemble.

By: Valerie Greaves

Valerie Greaves — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:00:23 +0000

We used to visit when I was growing up in Darwen in the 1960s as my dad was very keen on history and ruins but I didn’t know the arch was a reconstruction.

By: Ivan Burrows

Ivan Burrows — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 16:07:14 +0000

In reply to Editor. Even if it a bit under the eves.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:37:47 +0000

In reply to Gand. Hello Gand. I knew I could reply on you for an arch comment.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:36:26 +0000

In reply to Gwyn Headley.

Hello Gwyn. I would think the issue arose because of its proximity to the Yorkshire border – there’s also confusion because there is a second Sawley in North Yorkshire, very close to Fountains Abbey. It’s so pleasing to know that a local man rebuilt (again) the arch, although I suspect a good look in local rock gardens would uncover some interesting fragments.

By: Gand

Gand — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:33:11 +0000

No doubt the arches were Sawley missed until at least 1 was revived happily.

By: Editor

Editor — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:30:04 +0000

In reply to James Selway.

Good morning James. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m pleased you enjoyed the post – it’s good to have a happy ending!

By: James Selway

James Selway — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:11:40 +0000

A really fascinating story, thanks for your hard work documenting these!

By: Gwyn Headley

Gwyn Headley — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 09:00:59 +0000

This didn’t ring any bells, so I checked it out in my ‘Follies of Lancashire’ ebook. There it is, Sawley, clearly marked on the map, and listed in the picture credits as ‘Sawley Eyecatcher Arch’, but as for the text — nothing, nada, zilch. A magical mystery, The Missing Folly. Well done for nailing it!