Back lane

In the contemporary world, Back lane has acquired an unusual relevance that has impacted various aspects of society. Since its emergence, Back lane has generated debates, controversies and significant changes in different areas, from culture to the economy. Its influence has spread globally, attracting the attention of specialists, researchers and the general public. In this article, we will explore the impact of Back lane on today's society, analyzing its implications and reflecting on its role in the modern world.

A back lane, laneway, alley or back alley is a service or access road behind houses or, in a commercial district, which was created for deliveries and parking, amongst other things.[1] In American "service alley rights-of-way are typically 16 feet–24 feet wide, measured from property line to property line".[2] The name frequently survives as a street name in a much enlarged urban settlement (there is an example in Wheldrake), but it is common for the back lane to be reduced to a narrow pathway.

Back lanes were often found in a planned medieval village running parallel to the main street at the other end of burgage plots.[3][4] There may be a back lane on each side of the main street which, together with the main street itself, provides a rectangular framework for the development of the village. Although the burgage plot was used for small-scale activities such as livestock or orchards, the back lane frequently divided the village from the main agricultural area such as the open fields.


References

  1. ^ "Back Lanes". City of Surrey. Archived from the original on 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  2. ^ Strong Towns: The American Alley, Part 1: A Hidden Resource
  3. ^ Slater, Terry R. (2004). "Planning English medieval 'street towns': the Hertfordshire evidence". Landscape History. 26 (1): 19–35. doi:10.1080/01433768.2004.10594560. ISSN 0143-3768. S2CID 129559866.
  4. ^ Slater, Terry R (2004). "Planning English medieval 'street towns'" (PDF). School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences – University of Birmingham. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 6, 2004.

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