A farmhouse positioned directly in the middle of the M62 in West Yorkshire has given rise to an urban legend involving the owners, farmer Ken Wild and his wife Beth. It is believed that they stubbornly refused to sell the property during the construction of the road
Located near Huddersfield, Stott Hall Farm stands at the intersection of two streams of motorway traffic that connect Liverpool, Manchester, and Leeds.
The motorway separates just before reaching the farmhouse, it recombines a short distance ahead, creating a unique spectacle for passing drivers.
During the construction of the M62 motorway in 1960, engineers discovered geological problems beneath the area where Stott Hall Farm was located. Therefore, experts decided that instead of passing vehicles through the farm, it would be better to build a detour through the land. So the farmers stayed on.
Rumors have circulated throughout the country, questioning the reason behind its existence in such an unusual location.
Mr. Ken - whose father bought the land shared in the documentary, is very happy to live on the land left by the previous generation. This makes the roads that run through the farm even more interesting and unique.
In many people's minds, living in the middle of such a highway will feel exhausting due to noise and environmental pollution. However, the residents living on this farm did not feel this.
Journalist Michael Clegg also agrees to: "Outside, the noise is relentless but inside it's as peaceful and cozy as any farmhouse."
The owner of the house said that they installed 3 layers of thick glass, so sitting in the house is still very quiet, without any noise affecting their lives.
Sometimes in the middle of the night, they are disturbed by the sound of car horns. Plus, besides, the air here is surprisingly clean, without a trace of smoke.
Ms. Jill Falkingham is the current owner of the farm where she lives with her husband and children. The three of them enjoy a peaceful life on what is considered the strangest farm in the world.
Despite thousands of cars passing by every day, there are no other residents around, and they lead a quiet life
