Pye Rigg Howe

Heritage Site in Yorkshire

England

Pye Rigg Howe

Track to Moorland House Seen here on a dreary Christmas Eve morning, the track leads off Rudda Road across Staintondale Moor. — Track to Moorland House Credit: Stephen McKay

Pye Rigg Howe is a heritage site located in Yorkshire, England. It is an ancient burial mound that dates back to the Neolithic period, making it approximately 5,000 years old. The site is situated on the North York Moors, offering visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The burial mound itself is a circular earthen structure, measuring about 20 meters in diameter and 3 meters in height. It is believed to have been constructed as a communal burial ground, with multiple individuals interred within the mound. The interior of the mound has been excavated, revealing a chamber where the remains of these individuals were placed.

Archaeological finds at Pye Rigg Howe have provided valuable insights into the lives and burial practices of the Neolithic people. Artifacts such as pottery, flint tools, and animal bones have been discovered, shedding light on their daily activities, craftsmanship, and diet.

Visitors to Pye Rigg Howe can explore the site and its surrounding landscape. The area is rich in natural beauty, with heather-covered moorland, meandering streams, and diverse wildlife. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Pye Rigg Howe is managed and protected by English Heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations. Interpretive panels provide information about the site's history and significance, allowing visitors to engage with the fascinating Neolithic past of Yorkshire.

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Pye Rigg Howe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.39/-0.513 or Grid Reference NZ9600. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Moorland House

Seen here on a dreary Christmas Eve morning, the track leads off Rudda Road across Staintondale Moor.

Stephen McKay

Staintondale Moor

Grazing land seen from Rudda Road with the sea in the distance.

Stephen McKay

Moor to Sea

The Moor to Sea network is an initiative of the North York Moors National Park providing cycle routes on 'quiet roads, woodland tracks and bridleways'. This sign tells us that Rudda Road is part of the network, in fact near the eastern end of route 4 from Highwood Brow to Ravenscar. 'Moor to Sea' is a neat play on words, sounding the same as 'more to see'.

Stephen McKay

The A171

David Lally

Helwath Road

Steven Brown

Low Peak

Looking down from High Peak. There was once an alum works here; alum was extracted from quarried shales and used for textile dyes. The process was slow and complex and synthetic alum became available in the second half of the 19th century, leading to the end of the industry in this area.

Stephen McKay

Fairview House, Ravenscar

Looking up from Peakside Farm to Fairview House at the end of Robin Hood's Road; the house is used as holiday accommodation. Behind that is a 45 metre transmitting mast operated by Arqiva.

Stephen McKay

Raven Hall Hotel Golf Course

Raven Hall Hotel boasts its own 9-hole par 64 golf course. Nobody would claim it is up to championship standards but at least it has a superb sea view. Sea conditions were decidedly choppy in this Christmas Day view.

Stephen McKay

View from Peakside Farm

Looking towards Robin Hood's Bay and Ness Point. This is said to be one of the best views in Yorkshire.

Stephen McKay

National Trust estate buildings, Peakside Farm

In addition to these buildings there is also an office and two holiday cottages here. A National Trust shop is separately located, close to the gate to Raven Hall Hotel.

Stephen McKay

Footpath at Ravenscar

The National Trust land at Ravenscar has a network of footpaths and this NT sign points the way along one of them. The smaller marker on the adjacent post is provided by the North York Moors National Park but adds no additional information. In the background is Robin Hood's Bay.

Stephen McKay

Ravenscar view

Looking towards the alum works.

T Eyre

Remains of Peak Alum Works

Alum, a salt of aluminium, was extracted from shale for use as a fixing agent in the dying industry. Pre-dating the industrialisation associated with the industrial revolution, alum production began in the 17th century and continued until the late 19th century when synthetic fixing agents were produced. The coastal area around Ravenscar was the location of a large quarrying and alum production centre until 1871.

David Robinson