Stott Hall Farm
farm in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Stott Hall Farm is located between the eastbound and westbound carriageways of the M62 motorway in Calderdale, England. The eighteenth century farmhouse was located on unfavourable terrain for construction, and so the motorway separates around it. As the only farm in the UK situated in the middle of a motorway, the area has been a point of public interest.
Site
The farm is situated in the centre division of the M62, in an area where the two directions separate for approximately 0.75 miles (1.21 km). The terrain is largely rough pastureland. It is separated from the motorway by crash barriers and a fence to keep livestock in and prevent out-of-control vehicles crashing onto the property. Although the farmhouse itself is about only 30 metres (98 ft) from the motorway, joining the motorway requires a drive of some 3.7 miles (6.0 km) via the A672. Despite the isolated location, the farm is home to a range of bird species including merlins, snipes and twites.
History
The farm was built in 1737 on Moss Moor, south of Booth Wood Reservoir. During the construction of that section of the motorway, which took place from 1968 to 1971, it became apparent that the terrain was unsuitable for both directions to remain adjacent, as there was no area of land wide and level enough to allow it.
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