The ironstone-rich landscape around Rosedale was totally transformed in Victorian times as demand for iron grew. So valuable was Rosedale Ironstone that 19th-century mine owners made every effort to extract it, even in remote areas.

Bank Top was where all the ironstone came for processing and transport. There would have been a railway, processing works, houses, plus more at this spot in the mid-19th century. Today, the crumbling kilns, chimneys and other ruins here are testament to a bygone industry. You get some breathtaking views at Bank Top, too.

RichD

February 17, 2024

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From Landofiron.org.uk: This landscape was utterly transformed during Rosedale’s Victorian ‘iron rush’ when Bank Top was a centre for the processing and transport of ironstone. Mining began in 1856, with …

Stuart Maher

October 26, 2018

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Amazing views from the top of the kiln.

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1. Ironstone Industry & Ana Cross loop from Rosedale Abbey — North York Moors National Park

10.8km

03:03

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Bank Top Iron Kilns – Hutton-le-Hole village loop from Hutton-le-Hole

13.6km

03:47

250m

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bank Top Iron Kilns – Rosedale East Iron Kilns loop from The Lion Inn

19.1km

05:11

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Spaunton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Ironstone Industry & Ana Cross loop from Rosedale Abbey — North York Moors National Park

2. Bank Top Iron Kilns – Hutton-le-Hole village loop from Hutton-le-Hole

3. Bank Top Iron Kilns – Rosedale East Iron Kilns loop from The Lion Inn

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