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The Ruin (Mowbray Point)
The Landmark Trust is opening their Grade II* property, The
Ruin (Mowbray Point), at Hackfall Woods for free entry to all
visitors as part of the national celebration of Heritage Open Day
events. The Ruin is part of a wider 18th century designed
landscape at Hackfall Woods, which is owned by the Woodland
Trust. Hackfall Woods is open to the public free of charge at
all times, and further information about the woods is given
below.
The 18th century folly, The Ruin, also known
as Mowbray Point, was restored by the Landmark Trust in
2005 with the help of grant aid from the AONB's Built Environment
Intiative fund, and subsequently opened as a popular holiday rental
property. The public are being given a rare opportunity to
view the interior of this fantastic building, free of charge, on
the 13th and 14th September as part of the national series of
Heritage Open Days events.
Further information about the opening arrangements for The
Ruin can be found on the Heritage Open Days website at:
Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic
architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that
are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style
and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to
factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist
temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden
architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and
activities which bring to life local history and
culture.
Hackfall Woods
The Ruin (Mowbray Point) was built by the Aislabie family (of
Studley Royal fame) as part of their grand landscaping of Hackfall
Woods during the 18th century. It is one of a series of
follies built in the woods, many of which are still
surviving. The woods with its paths, views and follies, is
currently undergoing restoration, managed by the Hackfall Trust
with the aid of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Hackfall Woods are owned by the Woodland Trust, who allow permanent
public access, also free of charge, to the woods. Hackfall
Woods are designated as a Grade I Registered Historic Park and
Garden, a Conservation Area and a Site of Special Scientific
Interest.
Further information about Hackfall Woods and access
arrangements can be found at:
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Images of Mowbray Point (The Ruin) copyright of WTPL/David Rodway |
ST MARY'S CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD, PATELEY BRIDGE
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St Mary's Church The Friends of Pateley Bridge Cemetery and St Mary's
Churchyard arrange for the tower of St Mary's church to be opened
to the public once a year, free of charge, for Heritage Open
Day. The body of the church is open to the public free of
charge all year round, however, except for these two days in
September, the seventeenth century tower is closed to visitors.
Access to the tower is by a spiral stone staircase.
St Mary's church is a Scheduled Monument. The site
has a long history of use as a place of worship, with the first
mention of a parochial chapel on the site in 1320. The
building was partially remodelled in the 17th century, with the
tower added in 1691. Even after the church was closed in the
1826, the site came back into use as a chapel of rest for burial
services, though this ceased in the 1880s. The neighbouring
Pateley Bridge cemetery and chapel now continue this ancient
tradition.
St Mary's Churchyard
St Mary's Church rests within St Mary's Churchyard.
There are 231 memorials in St Mary's churchyard, two of which are
designated as Grade II listed buildings. The oldest grave
markers date to 1684 and 1697 and the oldest grave occupant, Mary
Mayers, was apparently 120 years old when she died! The
memorials all provide a fascinating testimony to the historic
residents of Pateley Bridge, with interesting inscriptions
describing their lives and trades, interspersed with attractive
lettering and designs. The churchyard also contains more than
20 yews, some of which are centuries old. The churchyard is
open free of charge all year round.
"All you that come our graves to see
As you are now, so once were we, As we are now, so must you be. We in our youth were snatched away Therefore repent make no delay" In memory of Mercey (d.1795, age 3), John
(d.1796, age 21), & Ann (d.1797, age 18) Colling
Further information about the Heritage Open Day
at St Mary's Church can be found at:
Further information about St Mary's Church and
Churchyard can be found on the Friends' website, at:
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