wolfnighthunter
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Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 17, 2005, 22:48
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We are heading to the Ilkley area next week for a bit of rock art hunting, we are taking a rock art virgin with us who is keen to see some really good carvings, the only problem is the person is not able to walk that far. Can anyone suggest locations that are easy to drive to, and with only a short walk involved.?
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rockartuk
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 18, 2005, 00:30
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Hi Hunter,
I would say the Panorama Stones next to St Margaret's Church in Ilkley are in easy reach.
However, the rock art virgin (?) might be a bit disappointed because the stones are in a fenced enclosure.
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/2373
Some years ago, the Manor House Museum in Ilkley had some rock art on display.
http://rockartuk.fotopic.net/p21861898.html
The TIC will help you out on this.
Enjoy your trip and we hear/see!
Jan
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Rockrich
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 18, 2005, 07:48
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Hi Wolfy,
It depends what you mean by a short distance. The ones I can think of near to Ilkley & within about 500 meters of parking are;
Weston Moor (which is over a stile). Most of the carvings here are just simple cupmarks, apart from the Greystone rock:
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/5866
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/site/7691
Some of the RA in the Baildon Moor area is quite impressive, but it includes a 100m gradient to navigate.
http://www.themodernantiquarian.com/search/?action=search&site_names=Y&search_string=baildon
Theres also some on Snowden Carr (which I've not seen yet) meters away from the road.
If any others come to mind I'll let you know.
Depending when you're down, I'll quite happily show you around.
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wolfnighthunter
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 18, 2005, 10:34
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I was looking at the Swastika stone , man stone, woman stone and Tree of life...on our trip to Ilkley last month we missed out on those ones. What are they like for walking?..
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David Raven
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 18, 2005, 20:50
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> I was looking at the Swastika stone , man stone, woman stone and Tree of life...on our trip to Ilkley last month we missed out on those ones. What are they like for walking?.. <
The easiest access to the Swastika stone is probabley via Hebers Ghyll. It's a well maintained footpath, though pretty steep, by waterfalls and woods. Once you're at the top of that it's more level.
The man and woman stone are best found by Paulus showing you where they are, I think! Without his help, you might be wandering the moors for hours!
The Tree of Life stone... hmmm. You can approach from the lane east of Snowden Carr. Park near the track that leads to Carr Farm and head west. Look for a dead tree by a drystone wall, it's near that. You'll be trespassing if you go this way, but I've never been challenged. There's some nice rock art on the outcrop that you pass by at the top of the slope too.
Like RockRich said, if you'd like a hand finding 'em, let us know when you're coming :-)
Cheers
Dave
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Kozmik_Ken
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 18, 2005, 22:03
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The Hanging Stones aren't too much of a slog.
Park at Cow n' Calf. Take the easy path up the side of the rocks straight in front of you. Once on top of the rocks, facing Wharfedale, head to your left on the path along the ridge towards the trees on the slope, down hill a little way, then up the side of the next outcrop you see in front of the quarries. Some fantastic rock art on the upper surface.
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wolfnighthunter
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 19, 2005, 11:12
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many thanks for all replies, i think i have made a list of places that will meet my friends needs.
cheers
WNH
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Rockrich
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 19, 2005, 12:16
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Mr Wolf, sorry for not replying sooner, Mr Raven has summed it all up really. The only thing I can add, is that the woman stone is extremely difficult to find as its covered in vegetation. Eck, even Paulus's world renowned petroglyphic sniffing snout missed it last time ;-)
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Paulus
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 21, 2005, 20:52
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Hi Wolfnight
I know I'm a biut late on this thread, but I'd be into meeting up aswell if you're gonna have an Ilkley Moor rock-art venture in the near future.
Cheers - Paul
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wolfnighthunter
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Re: Yorkshire Rock Art - Easy Access?
Nov 21, 2005, 21:04
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Hi Paul,
My plans are not rock solid, but i am hoping to be on Ilkley on thursday, hopefully.
cheers,
WNH
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