Moorland Crosses 3

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 ~ sealdriver ~ Leave a comment

In this post I thought I would look at the less dramatic subject of cross bases, many of which are never seen. Last time I briefly mentioned Redman Cross which exists only as a base and may not be in its original position, in this post we will see a few more. The first we … Continue reading Moorland Crosses 3

Moorland Crosses 2

March 24, 2020 ~ sealdriver ~ 1 Comment

In my first blog on moorland crosses I mentioned the damage done to Young Ralph and the need for it to be repaired. I'd like to start this post with a similar tale. I first went to find Ainhowe or Ana Cross in 1997. It stands on Spaunton Moor not far from the top of … Continue reading Moorland Crosses 2

Moorland Crosses 1

March 10, 2020March 22, 2020 ~ sealdriver ~ 1 Comment

Firstly, apologies for the long hiatus between posts. There are many reasons, not all valid. I have long been interested in the wayside crosses of the North York Moors and their environs. I found them fascinating even before I came to live in this area and over the years have driven and walked through many … Continue reading Moorland Crosses 1