Ana Cross

Heritage Site in Yorkshire

England

Ana Cross

Rosedale glassworks Information sign at the site of the Rosedale glassworks. — Rosedale glassworks Credit: T Eyre

Ana Cross is a historic site located in Yorkshire, England. It is a significant heritage site that holds great historical and cultural importance. The cross stands as a testament to the region's rich history and is a popular attraction for tourists and history enthusiasts.

The Ana Cross is an ancient stone cross that dates back to the 9th century. It is believed to have been erected as a marker or boundary stone, possibly associated with a nearby Anglo-Saxon monastery. The cross stands at approximately 10 feet tall and is made of local sandstone. It features intricate carvings and decorative details, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the time.

The site of Ana Cross is surrounded by picturesque countryside, providing visitors with a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The cross is set on a small mound, adding to its grandeur and making it a prominent landmark in the area. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll around the site, appreciating the beauty of the cross and the surrounding landscape.

Ana Cross offers a glimpse into Yorkshire's past and provides a window into the region's cultural heritage. It serves as a reminder of the early Christian presence in the area and the importance of religious landmarks during that period. The cross's preservation and maintenance are overseen by local authorities and historical societies, ensuring its continued significance for future generations.

Overall, Ana Cross in Yorkshire is a captivating heritage site that showcases the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Its unique architecture and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring Yorkshire's past.

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Ana Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.332/-0.885 or Grid Reference SE7293. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rosedale glassworks

Information sign at the site of the Rosedale glassworks.

T Eyre

Lower Rosedale

The bottom part of Rosedale near the site of the glassworks.

T Eyre

Near Hollins Farm

Rosedale near Hollins Farm.

T Eyre

Above Hollins Farm

Looking north into Rosedale.

T Eyre

Old reservoir on the moor

A remnant of a past industrial age. This small reservoir is fed by a leat that runs across the moor, whilst the reservoir provided water for the winding engine that hauled trucks up from Hollins Mine in the valley bottom. Down the moorside from here is rough grassland, but with a few old lumps of concrete and bricks sticking out of the ground on the site of the former winding engine house.

Gordon Hatton

Track to cottages at Bank Top

A wide, smooth track which follows the course of the former Rosedale railway which terminated here with sidings and a coal depot.

Gordon Hatton

Remains of old calcining kilns

The calcining kilns at bank Top were built to purify the iron ore that was being mined near the bottom of the hill at Hollins Mines. Ore was hauled up to this level on a tramway and the kilns were to extract some of the waste material from the ore before it was transported by rail towards the Teesside ironworks, the idea being that removing waste materials here would save on weight being transported by rail. The kilns may have had a relatively short life as the incline from the mie opened in 1861, but the mines ceased working in 1885.

Gordon Hatton

Cold war relic

Old Royal Observer Corps nuclear bunker at the top of Rosedale Chimney Bank.

Gordon Hatton

Spaunton Moor

Yellowed grasses contrast with dark heather on the moor in this late winter scene. To the left is the shallow bowl that is the developing valley of Hole Beck which runs down to Lastingham. That village is hidden, but beyond it are the steep wooded slopes that mark the northern edge of the Tabular Hills, whilst in the far distance is the outline of the Wolds.

Gordon Hatton

Looking west across the moor

West from Spaunton Moor across heather clad slopes of acidic Jurassic sandstones. In the distance are the dramatic profiles of the northern scarp edges of the limestone Tabular Hills, the one nearest to the camera being Boonhill Common above Gillamoor, beyond which is the long prow of Rollgate Bank, with probably a small section of Helmsley Bank in the far distance.

Gordon Hatton

Quarry, Spaunton Moor

North York Moors National Park HER Map. RUINED BUILDING and QUARRY. HER Nos: 1261/7833 [online] Available at: Link

[Accessed 26 Mar. 2022].

Spaunton Moor

Ana Cross

Grouse butt

Hollins Farm

View to Dyke House

Hollins Farm

Mill Farm

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Ana Cross is located at Grid Ref: SE7293 (Lat: 54.332, Lng: -0.885)

Division: North Riding

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