Show on map I’m unsure of the origin of the phrase, as it only seems to appear in local council literature relating to this specific arch.
The arch was constructed for Charles Turner around 1770 by the architect John Carr
Here again on a less photogenic day.
Show on map Visible from the main path through the woods at Yearby, although the tree cover made GPS reception tricky.
There appears to be a second chamber through the doorway at the rear, although i had neither a powerful torch or a ladder to venture any further to photograph it.
Some sort of ladder is needed if you want to get inside (or more importantly get back out afterwards)
There is a record of a hermit called Mick Plummer actually living here.
Show on map The only part of the Kirkleatham stables thats accessible. A few out buildings to the North West on the verge of complete collapse.
Show on map Gateposts to the now demolished Kirkleatham Hall. The stable block is still intact and mysteriously undeveloped or renovated in decades.
Show on map Kirkleatham was surrounded by defensive positions during the second world war, this ornamental tower from the now demolished Kirkleatham Hall was converted into a gun emplacement as part of the ring of nine pillboxes, four roadblocks, three anti-craft guns, minefields and three miles of anti-tank ditches.
