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Yorkshire And The Humber

Malo Cross

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Lockton

Malo Cross

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Malo Cross

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North York Moors National Park

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

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Wandering Cloud

August 11, 2023

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On one side of the Malo Cross, you will find initials K, R and E of Sir Richard Egerton, who had this cross put up in 1619 to mark the boundary of his manor in the Allerston parish. Located in a truly beautiful spot, beneath the escarpment of Whinny Nab and in the vicinity of Blakey Topping.

JakobusPilger

June 14, 2024

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This stone cross has stood here for the unimaginably long time of four centuries, marking a property boundary. The proverbial "ravages of time" have of course left their mark on this small sacred monument, and so it no longer stands vertically, but has leaned slightly to the side. Lichen has settled in the lower part of the shaft, but the engraved inscription in the crossbeam and upper part of the longitudinal beam is still easy to read.

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RichD

November 19, 2024

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Located in a very scenic spot with a few routeing options. A public bridleway runs north to RAF Fylingdales before veering east to Worm Sike Rigg, and also runs west …

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Blakey Topping and Langdale Forest loop

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Hike the difficult 17.8-mile Blakey Topping and Langdale Forest loop in North York Moors, featuring panoramic views and diverse terrain.

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View of the Hole of Horcum – Malo Cross loop from Lockton

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View of the Hole of Horcum – The Bridestones loop from Lockton

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

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Elevation 280 m

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

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