Burnt Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire Harrogate

England

Burnt Hill

New Shaft Engine House at Merryfield Hole This housed a steam engine which was used to pump water out of the mine shaft surrounded by a fence to the left of it.
New Shaft Engine House at Merryfield Hole Credit: Malcolm Street

Burnt Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the northern part of the county, it forms part of the beautiful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. With a height of approximately 614 meters (2,014 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill gets its name from the distinctive burnt appearance of the heather that covers its slopes during the summer months. This unique feature adds to the charm and character of the area, attracting both locals and visitors alike. The hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including rolling green valleys, picturesque villages, and other hills within the national park.

Burnt Hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, who can explore the various footpaths that crisscross its slopes. These paths cater to different levels of difficulty, ensuring that there is something for everyone. The hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and occasionally, deer. This makes it an ideal spot for nature lovers and wildlife photographers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Burnt Hill has historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a beacon hill during ancient times, serving as a signaling point for important events. Today, the hill stands as a symbol of Yorkshire's rich history and provides a tranquil escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature.

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Burnt Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.094865/-1.8648472 or Grid Reference SE0866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New Shaft Engine House at Merryfield Hole This housed a steam engine which was used to pump water out of the mine shaft surrounded by a fence to the left of it.
New Shaft Engine House at Merryfield Hole
This housed a steam engine which was used to pump water out of the mine shaft surrounded by a fence to the left of it.
Grouse Butt No. 7 on Flout Hill
Grouse Butt No. 7 on Flout Hill
Round Hill Swamp from Hollin Crags
Round Hill Swamp from Hollin Crags
New Shaft at Lower Stoney Grooves The elegant arched portal in the foreground is the outlet from a water wheel. The keystone is beautifully carved. Apparently such craftsmanship was not uncommon for such mundane edifices. The lead mine expert M C Gill tells me that the outlets at Grimwith had similar "Gothic" arches
New Shaft at Lower Stoney Grooves
The elegant arched portal in the foreground is the outlet from a water wheel. The keystone is beautifully carved. Apparently such craftsmanship was not uncommon for such mundane edifices. The lead mine expert M C Gill tells me that the outlets at Grimwith had similar "Gothic" arches
Turf Walls and Rushy Moorland The remains of Old Merryfield Dams, constructed to retain water for the Merryfield Smelt Mill that was located nearby in the Mid 18thC.
Turf Walls and Rushy Moorland
The remains of Old Merryfield Dams, constructed to retain water for the Merryfield Smelt Mill that was located nearby in the Mid 18thC.
Barn & broken walls at Merryfield Marked as a considerably sized building named as Merryfield Hall here in 1849 all that remains is this small stone barn. This was probably a lead miners property and when the mines closed it was demolished.
Barn & broken walls at Merryfield
Marked as a considerably sized building named as Merryfield Hall here in 1849 all that remains is this small stone barn. This was probably a lead miners property and when the mines closed it was demolished.
Jack Hole Moss Jack Hole Moss in the middle distance and Jack Hole Head on the horizon.
More very boggy moorland, to the northeast of Grimwith reservoir.
Jack Hole Moss
Jack Hole Moss in the middle distance and Jack Hole Head on the horizon. More very boggy moorland, to the northeast of Grimwith reservoir.
Trunla Gill and Shooters Track. Looking across from the drystone wall crossing High Allotment.
Trunla Gill and Shooters Track.
Looking across from the drystone wall crossing High Allotment.
The Wig Stones. Remote rocky outcrop on Appletreewick Moor.
The Wig Stones.
Remote rocky outcrop on Appletreewick Moor.
Drystone Wall across Hazel Gill Ridge. Part of the Wigstones Allotment.
Drystone Wall across Hazel Gill Ridge.
Part of the Wigstones Allotment.
Drystone Wall on Reaps. This is where the wall crosses Reaps Dike.
Drystone Wall on Reaps.
This is where the wall crosses Reaps Dike.
Reaps. The buildings are a part of the Grimwith House farm next to Grimwith Reservoir.
Reaps.
The buildings are a part of the Grimwith House farm next to Grimwith Reservoir.
Wig Stones Swamp. Looking ENE from atop the Wig Stones.
Wig Stones Swamp.
Looking ENE from atop the Wig Stones.
Atop the Wig Stones. My (late) lunchtime view.
Atop the Wig Stones.
My (late) lunchtime view.
Wig Stones. A breakaway boulder on the S side of the Wig Stones.
Wig Stones.
A breakaway boulder on the S side of the Wig Stones.
Wig Stones. The pale brown grassy area just in front of the stones is a disused shaft, not marked on the 1:25,000.  There is, however, a shaft marked beneath Little Wig Stones a few yards away in SE0766 that doesn't exist.  Hmmmm.
Wig Stones.
The pale brown grassy area just in front of the stones is a disused shaft, not marked on the 1:25,000. There is, however, a shaft marked beneath Little Wig Stones a few yards away in SE0766 that doesn't exist. Hmmmm.
Wig Stones. Rocky Outcrop on Appletreewick Moor.
Wig Stones.
Rocky Outcrop on Appletreewick Moor.
Little Wig Stones. Small rocky outcrop just S of Wig Stones (visible behind).
Little Wig Stones.
Small rocky outcrop just S of Wig Stones (visible behind).
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Burnt Hill is located at Grid Ref: SE0866 (Lat: 54.094865, Lng: -1.8648472)

Division: West Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Harrogate

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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