This area of Wensleydale has quite a significant number of follies, and not far from The Temple Folly, we have three more; a rocket ship, a giant pepper pot and a gate, or guillotine, and stand just over the road from Park Hall.
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St Mary’s Chapel, Snape Castle
St Mary’s Chapel, nestled within the historic Snape Castle, is a remarkable edifice with a rich tapestry of history that dates back to the 15th century.
Snape Castle
Snape Castle, located in North Yorkshire, played a pivotal role during this turbulent period. It was the residence of Catherine Parr, who would later become the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, and her husband, John Neville, 3rd Baron Latimer.
Middleham Castle
Middleham Castle, with its deep historical roots and architectural grandeur, stands as a remarkable testament to England’s medieval past. Built in the 12th century, the castle’s massive keep is one of the largest in the country and served as a formidable statement of power and prestige.
Earthworks at the top of Holly Hill, Well
While details about these earthworks are not widely documented, the area is known for its rich archaeological significance. Holly Hill itself is a place of interest, with its Grade II listed status indicating its historical importance.
Tamworth Castle
Tamworth Castle, has known origins that trace back to Anglo-Saxon times when it served as a residence for the Mercian kings. The castle’s strategic importance was highlighted during the Viking invasions, leading to its abandonment.
Staffordshire
Linked PagesTamworth CastleTamworth Castle, has known origins that trace back to Anglo-Saxon times when it served as a residence for the Mercian kings. The castle’s strategic importance was highlighted during the Viking invasions, leading to its abandonment.Site Details: Staffordshire RegionOther Notes: Site GalleryGallery Empty
Lady Bridge – Tamworth
Lady Bridge in Tamworth is a historical structure with medieval origins, serving as a testament to the town’s rich past. Initially constructed to span the River Tame, the bridge has undergone several transformations throughout the centuries.
Ladybridge near Thornborough Henges
Ladybridge, located near Thornborough in North Yorkshire, is situated in an area known for its Neolithic and later ritual practices, including the Thornborough Henges complex, which consists of three large prehistoric henges dating back to the Neolithic period. The presence of such ritual sites in the area suggests a long history of spiritual and sacred significance.
The Temple Folly – Wensleydale
The Temple Folly, an 18th-century Grade II listed structure, stands as a testament to the architectural whimsy of the period. Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this folly is situated on the north side of the road from Leyburn to Hawes, near West Witton.
PAS North Yorkshire
- NLM-5EB8D1 BROOCH ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy brooch. Hod Hill brooch, Mackreth type HOD HILL 4.b3. A small bifurcated head is rolled forward to retain pin gear [lost]. An uppermost part of the strip below this bears a single transverse rib. Below this, a nearly square plate has four vertical ribs and small waisted wings. The lower bow is moulded […]
- NLM-5ED6DB BROOCH ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy brooch fragment. Cast lower bow and unpierced catch plate from a bow brooch with a narrow rounded bow, possibly a Colchester brooch, Mackreth type C 2. Suggested date: Early Roman, 43-75Length: 26.2mm, Width: 3.3mm, Thickness (bow): 2.7mm, Weight: 2.21gms
- NLM-5FD83F COIN ROMAN 19 February 2025Copper alloy coin. Possibly an as indeterminate, Early Roman issue of 43-200, with drilled hole near edge at 10 O’clock[?] obverse.Obverse description: bust probably rightReverse description: possibly a figure.Diameter: 24mm, Weight: 4.82gms, die axis: possibly 12
