Danby Beacon dates back to the 1600s, when Britain was living under the threat of French invasion. Fast forward to the 1930s and the site became one of the first radar stations built to protect the North East during the Second World War. It was functional until the 1960s.

The old wooden beacon eventually fell to ruin. However, a modern beacon has been put up in its place and serves as an important landmark in this part of Yorkshire. A blue, stainless steel basket mimics a flame, over 16 feet (5 m) above the ground. It is held aloft by a corten column, designed to reflect the colouring of the surrounding moorland.

It occupies the high ground above the villages of Danby and Lealholm and rewards with a staggering panorama on a clear day.

RichD

5 dias atrás

Danby Beacon is one of the highest points on the North York Moors, a historic signal station and landmark with sweeping views over the Esk Valley and surrounding moorland. It has been used for centuries as a warning beacon, a radar site in WWII. Plenty of off-road parking available, although it is quite rutted and very bumpy.

Michael Tilley

4 de agosto de 2020

Great for 360 degree views. Probably best mid-August when the heather is in flower.

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Elevação 350 m

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Desenvolvido por Foreca

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Velocidade máxima do vento: 37,0 km/h

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Localização:Chichester Harbour Aonb, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire e o Humber, Inglaterra, Reino Unido

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