Month: May 2015
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Aireyholme Farm Archaeological Dig – Outcome
Following my post of the 7 May several readers have asked the outcome of the archaeological dig at Aireyholme Farm. This is an extra post giving you an idea what was found and conclusions. The object was to find evidence of a 18c dwelling at a site on National Trust land at Cliff Rigg, 200m south…
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Bluebells, Newton Wood
I’ve been holding off this photo for three or four weeks now. Just waiting for for bluebells to be at their best. They just don’t seem to be in the same profusion this year. Must have been the cold spring we have had. Finally my patience has run out. These will be the English variety which are a protected species under the…
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The Summerhouse at Roseberry
A day finishing off the archaeological dig at Aireyholme Farm, but took the dog out this morning and snapped this photo of the folly below Roseberry. Very little of its history is known. The oriental style of the roof is unique. There is a sketch of Roseberry dated 1788 by George Cruit that shows the building.…
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Old Durham Gardens
I always like to have a map with me on my explorings. A map can tell you so much about the locality. This evening however I had an hour or so to kill in Durham so I just wandered around and by chance came across this little gem. These gardens date from the 17th century and, although…
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Boar’s Head Mills and the River Derwent
Stayed in Derby last night so an early run around Darley Abbey and along the banks of the River Derwent. The photo is of Boar’s Head Mills, a cotton mill built by Thomas Evans and his company between 1782 and 1830 and used in textile production until 1970. The mill took advantage of the water power available from…
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River Trent
In Nottingham this morning, the city where I was born and grew up. Went for an early run along the Trent. Lots of others doing the same. Plus rowers. Very pleasant but so much tarmac.
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Long Barn, Bilsdale
Working in the East Midlands over the weekend so had to get my hill and dale fix before heading south. Ran over Urra Moor and along the edge of Bilsdale. I like this long barn, above the hamlet of Town Green; I don’t think I’ve since anything like it elsewhere on the moors. Well constructed…
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Archaeological Dig – Aireyholme Farm
Spent the day digging a hole. Well taking part in an archaeological dig really to find the boyhood home of Capt. James Cook. It’s well known that James’ father was employed at Aireyholme Farm near Great Ayton and his family lived there with him at the farm. What is not known is precisely where the…
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Carlton Challenge
Runners set out on the Carlton Challenge, a 5mile fell race from the top of Carlton Bank with 1181′ of climb. Link to location.
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The Six Stoups
Inspired by the Tour de Yorkshire (see Friday’s post) I took the road bike out for spin. Fourth time this year, am I turning into a cyclist? After climbing Birk Brow (which must be about the worst road surface in the North of England I spotted these stones on the freewheel down to Lockwood Beck. One had…