Yesterday's photo was taken from the artificial mound shown in this shot, known as either Blakey Howe, or Cockpit Hill. It was created as a burial mound, or round barrow, during the Neolithic period, which ended around 4000 years ago. It is constructed of earth and stone and is about 20m in diameter and about 2m high. This is one of many burial mounds that can be found on the North York Moors.
There is an old excavation hollow at the top which is 6m in diameter and 1.5m deep, thought to be used in the past for holding cockfights.
The standing stone on the top is an 18th century boundary marker, bearing the letters TD, the estate of the former Lord of the Manor of Hemsley, Thomas Dunscombe.
So a small hill, but with a long and varied history.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
I do like these little local pieces of history, and the North York Moors are full of interesting historical finds.
Ian
Thank you both - it is a lovely area, with lots of history.
Ian