brimham rocks yorkshire england

Over 300 millions years ago a vast river brought grit and sand from the north leaving a delta spreading over a vast area of Yorkshire.This along with rock crystals and quartz combined to make a tough sandstone now called Millstone Grit.It is these exposed areas that are now know as Brimham rocks.Once described as a "Druidical monuments" many over the years have been christened with elaborate names such as Dancing Bear,Sphinx,Eagle,Turtle,Anvil,as have some locations have been given names such as Lovers Leap.In 1792 Lord Grantley built Brimham House as he put it "For the accommodation of persons who's curiosity might prompt them to visit this world of wonders"

Brimham Rocks Yorkshire
Over 300 millions years ago a vast river brought grit and sand from the north leaving a delta spreading over a vast area of Yorkshire.This along with rock crystals and quartz combined to make a tough sandstone now called Millstone Grit.It is these exposed areas that are now know as Brimham rocks.Once described as a "Druidical monuments" many over the years have been christened with elaborate names such as Dancing Bear,Sphinx,Eagle,Turtle,Anvil,as have some locations have been given names such as Lovers Leap.In 1792 Lord Grantley built Brimham House as he put it "For the accommodation of persons who's curiosity might prompt them to visit this world of wonders"
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brimham rocks a fascinating place near pately bridge in west yorkshire


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