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Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

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Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

Captain Cook's Monument on Easby Moor

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    November 26, 2018

    At the 1,063-foot (324 m) peak of Easby Moor, you find a monument to legendary seafarer Captain James Cook. As you hike in this area, imagine a young Cook walking in the exact steps; the tantalising glimpses of the North Sea setting something racing in his heart, no doubt. Today, the monument is a fitting honour to a local hero and you are rewarded with breathtaking views that stretch for miles.

      March 22, 2019

      Beautiful views of the surrounding Moors as well as the Tall Standing 60ft high Captain Cook Monument itself which holds the following inscription: In memory of the celebrated circumnavigator Captain James Cook F.R.S. A man of nautical knowledge inferior to none, in zeal prudence and energy, superior to most. Regardless of danger he opened an intercourse with the Friendly Isles and other parts of the Southern Hemisphere. He was born at Marton Oct. 27th 1728 and massacred at Owythee Feb. 14th 1779 to the inexpressible grief of his countrymen. While the art of navigation shall be cultivated among men, whilst the spirit of enterprise, commerce and philanthropy shall animate the sons of Britain, while it shall be deemed the honour of a Christian Nation to spread civilisation and the blessings of the Christian faith among pagan and savage tribes, so long will the name of Captain Cook stand out amongst the most celebrated and most admired benefactors of the human race.

        April 15, 2022

        Great views across to Roseberry Topping

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          Location: Easby, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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