Tag: gatehouse
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Halfway up the Incline
The halfway gate, good fresh snow and blue skies. Magic. The mile-long incline, maximum gradient 1 in 4Ā½, came into operation in 1861 to transport ore from the Rosedale Ironstone Mines. At the peak of ironstone production 1000-1500 tons was hauled down daily, operations continuing throughout the night. The incline was self acting, that is,…
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Morpeth Castle
Morpeth Castle; or what remains of it. This is actually justĀ the gatehouse and dates from the 1340s. Very little is left of the rest of the castle. ButĀ even though this gatehouse has been much altered throughout the centuries it isĀ a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed building. It is now used as a holiday…