Hunters Stone

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34559
Parish:
Carlton Highdale
OS Grid Reference:
SD992767
Dale:
Lower Wensleydale
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Description

Hunter's Stone, Coverdale MYD34559 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Hunter’s Stone, Coverdale MYD34559 (c) YDNPA, 2023

A large sandstone guidestone approximately 2 metres high. A small cross is incised on one face. The stone marks a remote stretch of an important early route used by monks and drovers travelling between Coverham Abbey and Kettlewell and by hunters pursuing deer in the nearby forest. A local legend tells that when the clock in Hunter’s Hall, now called Coverhead Farm strikes twelve, the stone turns around.

Location

The stone lies beside the minor road that runs along Coverdale. It is about 3 miles from Kettlewell and 2 1/2 miles from Woodale.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Woodale. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside. Note that just out of Kettlewell, the road is extremely steep.