The Rise and Fall of Alum Production in Great Ayton

As I descend from Capt. Cook's Monument, approaching Gribdale Terrace, the former whinstone quarrymen's cottages gleam white, with Cliff Rigg rising behind them. Before me, in the centre of the photo is a range of sandstone buildings mapped as Bank House Farm on the 1853 OS Six-inch map, but an auction advertisement in ...

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Everytime I go up to Capt. Cook’s Monument I find another area of clear felling

This is on Little Ayton Moor, above Hunter's Scar — note to self: have a look at this feature — revealing a view of the whole of the short valley between Roseberry Topping, Black Bank and Great Ayton Moor. A view that has not been seen for perhaps half a century.

To me, a view such as this, even on a wet and w ...

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Clear felling on Little Ayton Moor has opened up super views across Great Ayton Moor all the way to Highcliff Nab

A light overnight snowfall hides the debris from the forestry work.

I guess the remainder of the forestry will go in due course.

Great Ayton Moor has a wealth of archaeological features which I've posted about many ...

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An early start

It was dry when I left home but by Gribdale Gate, the wind had picked up and it was beginning to spit, and any thoughts of photography had been forgotten.

Still, it was pleasant to see Gribdale empty of cars; apart from two early dog walkers.

It's has always been a popular car park as the easiest ascent up to Capt. Cook's Monument, ...

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