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M62's Mystery Farm: Built Around A Geological Fault
1 Dec
Summary
- A 18th-century farmhouse is inexplicably situated in the middle of the M62 motorway.
- The farm was spared demolition due to a geological fault beneath it, making construction impractical.
- The M62 motorway, nicknamed the UK's highest, spans 172km across Northern England.
An 18th-century farmhouse, affectionately nicknamed 'Little House on the Prairie,' is a unique sight on the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire. Contrary to popular myth, the farm's presence was not due to a landowner's defiance but a practical engineering challenge. Developers discovered a geological fault beneath the land, making it unstable for the motorway's construction.
This geological quirk led engineers to build the M62, a 172km stretch across Northern England, around Stott Hall Farm instead of demolishing it. The farm, which has been continuously farmed since 1737 and owned by Yorkshire Water at the time of construction, now experiences relentless noise but maintains a peaceful interior.
Stott Hall Farm, situated between junctions 22 and 23, was later sold in 2009 and renovated. Despite the close proximity of traffic, studies have surprisingly indicated low pollution levels due to constant winds. The farm's unusual location on the UK's highest motorway adds to its enduring intrigue.
