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Trig Points Around the Ridings

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Hortoris

Trigpoints are the common name for “triangulation pillars” the UK mapping and triangulation system before GPS and Google Earth. There is a great Trigpoint website with map references pictures and search facilities. ‘These are concrete pillars, about 4’ tall, which … Continue reading →

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Stalactite & Stalagmite at Stump Cross

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Hortoris

Remember the Difference between Stalactite & Stalagmite A stalactite is named from the original Greek  stalasso “to drip” and meaning “that which drips” (drips do not go up except in science fiction.) A stalagmite also from the Greek   stalagma … Continue reading →

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Top Ten West Riding Churches

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Hortoris

To select but 10 churches for a ‘best of’ list was impossible so I tried to find 10 varying churches in each Riding and this is my effort for the West Riding of Yorkshire. I would be happy to consider … Continue reading →

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