Horn Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Horn Hill

Millennium Gate, Jenkyn Lane, Shepley See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.shepleyvillage.org/village-association-news-august-2014/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.shepleyvillage.org/village-association-news-august-2014/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for a better photograph. — Millennium Gate, Jenkyn Lane, Shepley Credit: Humphrey Bolton

Horn Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Yorkshire, England. It is situated in the northern part of the county, in close proximity to the town of Skipton. Standing at an impressive height of 1,100 feet above sea level, Horn Hill is known for its commanding presence and picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is part of the larger Pennine Range, which stretches across northern England. It is characterized by its steep slopes and rugged terrain, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and avid hikers. The hill offers a variety of trails and pathways, catering to different skill levels and interests.

At the summit of Horn Hill, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic vistas of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the rolling hills that define the region. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the distant peaks of the Lake District and even the Scottish Borders.

The hill is adorned with an array of flora and fauna, including heather, bracken, and a range of bird species. It is not uncommon to spot buzzards, kestrels, and peregrine falcons soaring through the sky above.

Horn Hill holds historical significance as well, with evidence of ancient settlements and burial mounds dating back thousands of years. Archaeological excavations have uncovered artifacts and remnants from Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age civilizations.

Overall, Horn Hill offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and historical intrigue, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Yorkshire region.

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Horn Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.573938/-1.7411235 or Grid Reference SE1708. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Millennium Gate, Jenkyn Lane, Shepley

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Humphrey Bolton

Part of the Millennium Gate, Jenkyn Lane, Shepley

This is a revisit to the first geograph for the square: SE1809 : Ornate Gateway on the Kirklees Way taken in June 2005. I litter bin has been provided and the foot gate now has a sign asking people to keep to the public footpath.

Humphrey Bolton

Old milestone

On the A635 from Shepley Lane Head down into New Mills and Holmfirth is a West Riding CC 19C milestone which is the last in the series east from Greenfield which used to be in Yorkshire. The tollroad from Greenfield to Shepley Lane Head was first enacted in 1823. The milestone is opposite Gate Foot Lane and a pub. This used to be the Crossroads PH then renamed Toss 'o Coin now derelict. This metal attachment has the name of the foundry on the bevel, Brayshaw & Booth/Makers/Liversedge. The stone is painted black. Grade II listed 1313617.

Chris Minto

Hepworth - Holy Trinity Church

Colin Park

Enclosed path running N down to Dean Dike from Hepworth Church

Colin Park

Scholes Methodist Church, Wadman Road

This is the entrance doorway and a tall corner window.

Humphrey Bolton

A little park at the wells, White Wells Road, Scholes

The pump base and well weren't photogenic; they could do with cleaning and tidying.

Humphrey Bolton

Houses on Wickleton Gate, Scholes

Houses with an unusual design, with arched entrances to the lower ground floor.

Humphrey Bolton

Millpond, Lee Mills, Scholes

This is now a fishing lake. I had hoped that there was a path alongside it to the bottom end of St George's Road but the gate was locked, with a Keep Out sign. The heron that I saw had no such problems.

Humphrey Bolton

Grass and trees, Wickleden Gate, Scholes

It is good that three mature trees have been spared and a grass are created for them. These trees were on an old field boundary, so were probably hedgerow trees. there was a small mill dam behind them.

Humphrey Bolton

Old milestone

The 1893/94 West Riding CC milestone on the A616 in Hepworth becomes more desperate for a repaint as years roll by. It is on a narrow verge on a sharp bend, Sheffield Road, Hepworth. Eight milestones were commissioned for the New Mill District of the Sheffield to Huddersfield route, 7 are still in situ. This one is Grade II listed 1134817.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

Where space on a road or path was limited, Brayshaw and Booth of Liversedge made flat castings for the West Riding CC instead of protruding ones. This one is on the A616 Sheffield Road, New Mill opposite No. 30 Fulstone. When a town name had more than 10 letters the name had to be cast at an angle as with Huddersfield. Then Sheffield was cast the same way to match. The foundry name on these flat plates is always at the top of the left-hand side. This milestone is Grade II listed 1228473.

Chris Minto

Old Milestone, A616, Sheffield Road, New Mill

Opposite No 30 Fulstone. Located on the West side of road, opposite a terrace row, against stone wall. Metal plate attached to stone post, Brayshaw & Booth casting design, erected by Wadsley & Langsett - New Mill District turnpike trust, 19th century. An earlier photograph can be found here Link. Inscription reads: HUDDERSFIELD / 6½ MILES :: SHEFFIELD / 20 MILES // NEW MILL DISTRICT / ROAD / FULSTONE :: BRAYSHAW & BOOTH / MAKERS / LIVERSEDGE Grade II listed by Historic England. Link

Milestone Society National ID: YW_SFHU20

Nigel Upton