Show on map This sundial near Smout House commands a fantastic view down Bransdale, the octagonal base is from the early 19th century.
The dial itself is relatively modern and carries the name Silas Higgon, as artist who still manufactures sundials today.
Show on map Show on map The reading room was first opened on Tuesday November 21st 1911, funded by Joseph Page and built by Glasweigan-based company Speirs and Company
It fell into disuse around the 1940s but thanks to recent grants has been restored.
The building is now back in regular use by Appleton Film Society and Appleton Book Club amongst others.
http://www.appletonreadingroom.org.uk/
Show on map This weir on the River Dove above the village of Low Mill was the source of the water for the ‘Low Mill’ after which the village is named.
The weir and mill are now disused, but a mill race is shown on old maps on the west bank.
Some weeks ago I posted photos of what I believed to be the Dancing Stone which i’ve since found to be incorrect, it was the Hanging Stone.
Peter Mernagh has kindly provided the following photos of the correct location.
They clearly show the carving by John Castilo with the words “Neu Hees Deead” (Now he’s dead) added afterwards that I was unable to locate (because I was not in the right place)
Show on map The Hanging Stone stands high above Botton in Danby Dale
There are a large number of inscriptions on the stone, some old, some modern
Show on map Gillamoor Sundial was erected August 27th 1800 by John Russell.
The lower cylinder is inscribed “ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION”.
Sloped cap of cylinder carries a Time Equation table.
Cube has east and west meridian dials carved on east and west faces, and north and south vertical direct dials to north and south faces.North face also inscribed with name and date: “J Russell Sculpit, August 27th, AD MDCCC”.
Show on map Chequers was a drovers inn, where a turf fire is said to have burned constantly for 200 years.
The sign was lost in 1965 but replaced in 1984
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“Be not in haste, step in and taste, ale tomorrow for nothing.â€
Show on map Lime kilns were used to produce fertilizer before more modern developed
Limestone was burnt with wood or coal to produce quicklime.
Small local kilns like this would have been a common sight, a small quarry exists to the north.
Show on map Osmotherley Village Hall was originally built as a school room in 1836
Theres a mosaic in the doorway, which i’m guessing is by Jane Thorniley-Walker as she is based in the village and ran a mosaic class in the hall.
