Hamilton Hill

Hill, Mountain in Yorkshire

England

Hamilton Hill

All Saints' church 12th and 15th century church on an even more ancient site at Barmston — All Saints' church Credit: Richard Croft

Hamilton Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the picturesque countryside of Yorkshire, England. Sitting at an elevation of approximately 500 meters above sea level, this hill commands stunning views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The hill is named after the Hamilton family, who were once the owners of the land. It is characterized by its rugged terrain, with steep slopes and rocky outcrops adding to its allure. The hill is covered in a patchwork of vibrant green fields, interspersed with small clusters of trees, providing a haven for various species of flora and fauna.

The summit of Hamilton Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the rolling Yorkshire Dales and the distant Pennine Mountains. On clear days, visitors can even catch a glimpse of the historic city of York in the distance. The hill's proximity to nearby villages and towns makes it easily accessible for day trips or longer hikes, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Aside from its natural beauty, Hamilton Hill has historical significance as well. Ruins of ancient settlements and burial sites can be found scattered across its slopes, offering a glimpse into the area's rich past. The hill is also home to several walking trails and footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its enchanting landscapes at their own pace.

Overall, Hamilton Hill is a captivating destination that showcases the best of Yorkshire's natural beauty. With its stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and historical remnants, it continues to charm and captivate all who visit.

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Hamilton Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.02556/-0.22604601 or Grid Reference TA1660. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints' church

12th and 15th century church on an even more ancient site at Barmston

Richard Croft

Going, going, soon to be gone

Coastal erosion on this coast is relentless as comparison with other pictures for this square shows.

Jonathan Thacker

Shattered coast

Erosion of this coastline is relentless as comparison with earlier pictures of this square shows.

Jonathan Thacker

1GL bench mark on All Saints', Barmston

This cut mark is on the south west corner of the church, but the centre, where the bolt should be, has been mortared over. See also TA1558 : All Saints' church, Barmston For details of the mark see the Bench Mark Database Link

John S Turner

All Saints' church, Barmston

A view of All Saints' church and tower from the south west. There is a 1GL bench mark on the south west corner of the church, but the accompanying bolt is probably missing as the centre of the mark has been mortared over TA1558 : 1GL bench mark on All Saints', Barmston

John S Turner

Road end at Barmston

The only point of reference here is the line of boulders seen on the beach. In my photograph of October 2008 these are at the base of the cliff which has since eroded back some 10-15 metres.

Gordon Hatton

Barmston sands

At the time of my last visit in October 2008 the rocks to the right were at the base of the cliff, which must now be at least 10-15 metres further back.

Gordon Hatton

A receding coast

In this view the green lines of the walked paths in the grass give some indication of recent erosion. Each year the path must be a little further west. The dotted line shown on the OS map is almost certainly out of date already.

Gordon Hatton

WW2 pillboxes

Two pillboxes close to the cliffline near Barmston. many of those along this coast built closer to the cliffs have already toppled into the sea, but these look safe for a few years yet.

Gordon Hatton

Barmston Main Drain

This would appear to be an artificial channel cut to capture waters flowing down from the Wolds into Holderness. A glance at the OS map reveals a whole network of drainage channels inland from here, some of which carry water into this drain, whilst others head towards the River Hull.

Gordon Hatton

Seaward end of the drain

The concrete structure looking rather like a breakwater that just out into the sea south of Barmston is actually the end of the Barmston Main Drain with a considerable flow of water emerging from the end of the concrete channel.

Gordon Hatton

Pillbox in a field of barley

Above Barmston Sands. A remnant of WWII coastal defences.

Neil Theasby

End of the road, Barmston

This is the end of Sands Lane near the caravan holiday park. The sign is perfectly correct because at this point the boulder clay cliffs are especially susceptible to erosion.

Neil Theasby